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140,147 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear cross member corroded
oil leak
reverse light not working
reverse lights not working
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear crossmember weak
Rear diff ball joint cover perished
oil leaks
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when side lights switched on (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear 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 aim adjusted on test
Rear crossmember weak
Rear diff ball joint cover perished
oil leaks
reverse lights not working
Rear crossmember rusty/weak
oil leaks
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when lights turned on (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear crossmember rusty/weak
oil leaks
possible fuel block leak, not possible to see clearly
Rear crossmember rusty/weak
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear crossmember rusty/weak
oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering linkage likely to become detached steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
oil leak on engine
Nearside Front swivel joint damp
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
tyres perished
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front swivel joint damp
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
tyres perished
both wipers split on ends
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all 4 tyres perished
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all 4 tyres perished
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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WF06 VXZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 VXZ, 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 VXZ registered?
WF06 VXZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2006.
Is WF06 VXZ safe to buy?
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