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121,226 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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No 1 injector leakoff area damp
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock cone corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front to rear steel brake pipe corroding
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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WJ55 ZVU 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 80%.
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 WJ55 ZVU, 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 WJ55 ZVU registered?
WJ55 ZVU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2006.
Is WJ55 ZVU safe to buy?
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