MOT Status
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123,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front SWIVEL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY
Offside Front SWIVEL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear prop shaft 'uj' worn
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear prop shaft 'uj' worn
FRONT RADIUS ARM BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN.
OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP LENS DAMAGED AND HAS CONDENSATION INSIDE UNIT.
REAR PROP-SHAFT U.J SLIGHTLY WORN.
Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FRONT RADIUS ARM BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN.
OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP LENS DAMAGED AND HAS CONDENSATION INSIDE UNIT.
REAR PROP-SHAFT U.J SLIGHTLY WORN.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VX56 FSO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 VX56 FSO, 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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VX56 FSO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 2006.
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