MOT Status
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52,550 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam and hub seal has slight leak (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slight rust osf (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slight rust osf (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Control arm) Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Swivel joint/housing leaking
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Control arm) Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Fuel tank leaking Leaking from overflow pipe, on top of tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Control arm) Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Swivel joint/housing leaking
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Control arm) Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt "A" frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Engine covers fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Engine covers fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Both cluch and brake pedal rubbers are worn
Off side rear central locking not working
Slight weaping from steering box seal at drop arm
Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
front brake pads 75 - 80% worn
nearside front door loose on striker
no plate lamp lens surround broken
rear diff pinion seal leaking
reverse lamp lens broken
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ56 WYL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 WJ56 WYL, 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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WJ56 WYL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 2006.
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