MOT Status
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196,935 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Slight oil leak
Front Oil leak Front differential area. ()
Nearside Front Track rod balljoint worn
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drop arm balljoint worn
Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()
Front Oil leak Front differential area. ()
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod balljoint worn
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drop arm balljoint worn
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU06 YYL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 YYL, 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 YYL registered?
VU06 YYL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 2006.
Is VU06 YYL safe to buy?
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