MOT Status
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164,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff - pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Diff - 'A' frame gaiter slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all outer brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.63mm legal limit is 1.6mm, tyre very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.61mm legal limit is 1.6mm,tyre worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust system corroding
front and rear diff pinion seals leaking
steering damper bush worn slightly
Both diffs slightly leaking oil from pinion seals
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering damper rubber bush slightly worn
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff pinion oil seals starting to leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low on tread and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis crossmember starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear both rear brake pads retaining pins worn, recommend replacement
all exhaust flanges and brackets starting to corrode
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides. (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides. (3.6.B.2c)
Front Swivel hubs slightly damp both sides.
Exhaust joint flanges corroding
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both outer pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres and slightly worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
front and rear diff seals weaping
Front axle pinion seal weeping slightly
Offside Front swivel hub seal weeping slightly.
both rear shock absorber upper bushes slightly worn
Front axle pinion seal weeping slightly
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front swivel hub seal weeping slightly.
both rear shock absorber upper bushes slightly worn
front and rear diff seals slightly leaking
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
front and rear diff seals slightly leaking
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust system corroding
front and rear diff pinion seals leaking oil.
front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust system corroding
front and rear diff pinion seals leaking oil.
front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
front & rear diff oil leaks
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front & rear diff oil leaks
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leaks from rear diff
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leaks from rear diff
rear tyres wearing unevenly
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil leak
rear axle oil leak
rear tyres wearing unevenly
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
handbrake travel could be reduced
offside wiper blade starting to split
rear axle oil leak
uneven tyre wear
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WD55 ZKZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 WD55 ZKZ, 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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WD55 ZKZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 2006.
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