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Nearside Front stub axel leaking
Offside Front stub axel leaking
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion on overall chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion on overall chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside 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))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod to drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
oil leak from front pinion seal
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering box / drop arm (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
oil leak from front pinion seal
Oil leak from front axle pinion seal.
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Step,needs removing or replacing. (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak from front axle pinion seal.
Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front wiper blades split
Nearside mirror damaged
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front wiper blades smearing
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak from underneath engine area, further diagnosis required
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear axle trailing arm fromt bushes worn
Rear shockabsorber bushes worn
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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WV56 DZU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 WV56 DZU, 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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WV56 DZU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 2006.
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