MOT Status
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80,893 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front head lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate is corroded and slightly deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker/cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value=1.93 (8.2.2.2 (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))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front head lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate is corroded and slightly deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker/cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Brake performance unable to be tested Due to underside of vehicle (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front as marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock absorber turret coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail at anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both rear lower, also retaining washers are corroded badly (5.3.2 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Rear part of front to rear brake pipe Including ferrule (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad retaining pin is missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Unable to continue with test procedure untill vehicle is cleaned due to underside being soiled heavily including wheel arches
Central exhaust rusty
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Upper shock absorber mount rusty
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger in front of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central exhaust rusty
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper shock absorber mount rusty
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger in front of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger in front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger in front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (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))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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 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))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
surface cracks on sidewalls of all 4 tyres
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
surface cracks on sidewalls of all 4 tyres
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight dampness on both front hubs
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
slight dampness around o/s front hub
Oil leak
slight dampness around o/s front hub
both front hubs slighty damp with oil
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X8 DRW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc 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 X8 DRW, 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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X8 DRW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2006.
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