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131,900 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust maifold heat shield insecure.
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Swivel seal has slight leak.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box has slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underside corroded.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust maifold heat shield insecure.
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Swivel seal has slight leak.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box has slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underside corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play joint under bonnet (2.2.2 (c))
wipers not parking correctly
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached propshaft front joint loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play joint under bonnet (2.2.2 (c))
wipers not parking correctly
Clutch biting point low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides, boots perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Clutch biting point low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides, boots perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Prop shaft likely to become detached Rear propshaft front joint (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Fuel system component leaking around fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Underside of vehicle and all components corroded
Engine oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Engine oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel filter housing broken at mounting bracket
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slightly corroded underside of vehicle
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slightly corroded underside of vehicle
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front propshaft rear u/j has slight play in
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both cracked slightly (5.3.2 (b))
slightly corroded underside
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear shockers top mountings cracked
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake pads wearing thin
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YC56 JHA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 YC56 JHA, 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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YC56 JHA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2006.
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