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122,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play boot also perished [steering idler] (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play also boot perished [front] (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering idler (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
advise repaired stone chip on screen
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VU06 TXC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 2006 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 72,296 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU06 TXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 20 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was VU06 TXC registered?
VU06 TXC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 2006.
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