MOT Status
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Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive n/s o/s inner hub seals slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front bumper slightly coroded
Front bumper slightly coroded
both front upper suspension turrets slightly corroded
front bumper corroded
slight corrosion both rear chassis legs to rear cross member
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up excessive play in swivel joint (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both front upper suspension turrets slightly corroded
front bumper corroded
slight corrosion both rear chassis legs to rear cross member
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
centre exhaust section deteriorated at joint
driver seat belt slightly deteriorated
slight play offside front hub
undercarriage and componants wet when tested, obscuring view
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Light fraying. (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear propshaft rear joint slight play
front brake pads wearing low
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Drivers seat belt stalk cover missing
Rear foglight switch only turns off with headlight switch
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Drivers seat belt stalk cover missing
Rear foglight switch only turns off with headlight switch
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
handbrake has excess travel
rear brake pads wearing VERY thin
handbrake has excess travel
rear brake pads wearing VERY thin
accident damage on o/s front of vehicle
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
accident damage on o/s front of vehicle
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YE56 XJJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 YE56 XJJ, 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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YE56 XJJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 2006.
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