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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front steering damper bush slightly worn
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system before rear axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front steering damper bush slightly worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front 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))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe union leaking fuel leak coming from engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired swivel bearing (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear aluminium mudguard cracked and loose
Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable tracking bar bent (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both axle to arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both axle to arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear aluminium mudguard cracked and loose
rear section of exhaust not present
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine oil level over full
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine oil level over full
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ06 SYG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 WJ06 SYG, 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 WJ06 SYG registered?
WJ06 SYG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2006.
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