MOT Status
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77,869 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
under vehicle has been wax oiled covering brake pipes and bushes and suspension components
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both sides (5.2.2a)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front + rear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside rear tyre has cut not deep enough to expose cords
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre has cut not deep enough to expose cords
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ56 WXX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 WJ56 WXX, 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 WJ56 WXX registered?
WJ56 WXX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 2006.
Is WJ56 WXX safe to buy?
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