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159,994 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
NSF AND OSF HEADLAMP OUER CASINGS FADED
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated ONE OF TWO LAMPS NOT WORKING (7.8 (c) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NSF AND OSF OUTER CASINGS FADED, CLEARLY AFFECTING BEAM IMAGE, (TEMP REPAIR APPLIED AT TIME OF TEST) (4.1.2 (c))
NSF AND OSF HEADLAMP OUER CASINGS FADED
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated ONE OF TWO LAMPS NOT WORKING (7.8 (c) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear worn & loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dip beam patterns incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel hub unit leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that it is likely to become insecure (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))
OSR tyre had low pressure (10psi)
Side steps heavily corroded and breaking up!
OSR tyre had low pressure (10psi)
Side steps heavily corroded and breaking up!
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (3.4 (b) (ii))
Has small chips in centre screen
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Steering damper bushes slightly worn
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s hub seal leaking
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)
Central Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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WF06 MZU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 WF06 MZU, 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 WF06 MZU registered?
WF06 MZU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2006.
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