MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear most pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis from center back very corroded in places (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember/ chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and brake nut (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and brake nut (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both front tyres rubbing suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure Seat base broken and insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in waxoil (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear and center cross member rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Turret. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside 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))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Turret. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member. (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Spring seized (3.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp ring corroded.
Offside Headlamp ring corroded.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear 'A' frame. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear 'A' frame. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Body has slight corrosion Body mounting centre cross member has slight corrosion. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Body has slight corrosion Body mounting cross member (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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WK56 XUW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 WK56 XUW, 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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WK56 XUW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 2006.
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