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70,862 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front swivel hubs slight leak
Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front swivel hubs slight leak
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Wheel end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ( A ) frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated [ A ] Frame Balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated [ A ] Frame Balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside front seat belt stalk casing broken/missing but still operational
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Hand brake warning light on
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Oil leak
coolant leak evident
offside rear indicator unit cracked just showing white light
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
coolant leak evident
offside rear indicator unit cracked just showing white light
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YA55 ZSG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 YA55 ZSG, 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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YA55 ZSG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 2006.
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