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121,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake hose going to rear axle corroded on ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at brake hose to axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded to front brake calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades leaving smearing on windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from axle brake hose to rear brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear cross member area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at brake hose to axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded to front brake calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades leaving smearing on windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from axle brake hose to rear brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear cross member area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
brake f;uid on min. brake warning light flashes some times
tyres look flat.
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YX57 VXG is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 2007 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 68,492 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 YX57 VXG, 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 19 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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YX57 VXG is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2007.
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