MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rings on shock absorber / spring turrets are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Play in front swivel joint on axle , borderline , directional stability not affected at time of test (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on hockey stick/radius arm deteriorated and has movement . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer hub seal leaking oil near to brake disc
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Play in front swivel joint on axle . (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer very rear folding seat base frame is broken and structure defective , however unlikely to cause injury so not a failure at time of test
Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed both sides doors stiff to engage catch to close securely (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Central Front Steering locking device ineffective clamp on drag link has slid down tube (2.1.3 (d))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 3.71 mean recorded , manufacturers plate limit is 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rings on shock absorber / spring turrets are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Play in front swivel joint on axle , borderline , directional stability not affected at time of test (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on hockey stick/radius arm deteriorated and has movement . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer hub seal leaking oil near to brake disc
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Play in front swivel joint on axle . (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer very rear folding seat base frame is broken and structure defective , however unlikely to cause injury so not a failure at time of test
Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed both sides doors stiff to engage catch to close securely (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on hockey stick/radius arm deteriorated and h as movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in front swivel joint on axle , borderline , directional stability not affected at time of test
Nearside Front hub seal leaking oil near to brake disc
Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door has to be locked to catch properly , so can be secured by only by locking door (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 3.64 mean recorded , manufacturers limit is 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on hockey stick/radius arm deteriorated and h as movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in front swivel joint on axle , borderline , directional stability not affected at time of test
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front hub seal leaking oil near to brake disc
Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door has to be locked to catch properly , so can be secured by only by locking door (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes at front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front hub seal leaking oil near to brake disc
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes at front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front hub seal leaking oil near to brake disc
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear tyre nail in it
Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.2.C.1c)
wipers travelling over reduced field
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat bottoms bolts are falling out (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat bottoms bolts are falling out (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure row behind front seats lower bolts loose and falling out on floor (6.2.A.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front nail in tyre
wipers travelling over reduced field
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
fan belt worn
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
fan belt worn
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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VX06 ZDW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VX06 ZDW, 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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VX06 ZDW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.
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