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149,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached Axle trailing arm bush bolt is loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached Axle trailing arm bush bolt is loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively closest to diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All of chassis corroded
Offside Front Steering box lock tab corroded away ( in wheel arch )
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
All of chassis corroded
Offside Front Steering box lock tab corroded away ( in wheel arch )
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two rear axle pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front nearside and offside hub seal retainer brackets corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed slightly (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two rear axle pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front nearside and offside hub seal retainer brackets corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed slightly (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lens cracked ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear across axle brake pipe corroded
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL WHEELS/TYRES ()
Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lens cracked ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear across axle brake pipe corroded
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL WHEELS/TYRES ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear chaasis rail corroded by rear x-member but not excessive
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL WHEELS/TYRES ()
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear brake application uneven poor disc badly corroded (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
pitman arm ball joint has slight play
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y5 LRO 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 64.3%.
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 Y5 LRO, 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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What year was Y5 LRO registered?
Y5 LRO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.
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