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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive ON ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ON TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR AXLE TORSION ARMS FRONT BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES BALDLY PERISHING CRACKED ON SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear prop shaft universal joint wear (1.2.1 (g))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested no lights working (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both headlamps switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam both headlamps switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working all position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements all position lamps not working (4.2.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
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))
Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive ON ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ON TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR AXLE TORSION ARMS FRONT BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES BALDLY PERISHING CRACKED ON SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front hockey bushes slight worn
both rear tie rod arm bushes poor condition
oil leak
rear chassis rails slight corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
both front hockey bushes slight worn
both rear tie rod arm bushes poor condition
oil leak
rear chassis rails slight corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 1.93 (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 rear facing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play forward facing (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward facing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear facing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general underside corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive FRont &rear axle leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis and rear cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))
side steps rusty and weak
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive FRont &rear axle leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis and rear cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))
side steps rusty and weak
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear seat crossmember (5.2.6)
Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear seat crossmember (5.2.6)
Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear seat cross rail (5.2.6)
rear cross member and chassis rusty
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
rear seat belt cross brace rusty
swival seals leaking
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
rear seat belt cross brace rusty
swival seals leaking
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front seat belt webbing scuffed & slight damage o/k
o/s/r shocker cover dropped
passenger mirror cracked
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X22 RHJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 X22 RHJ, 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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X22 RHJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 2006.
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