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AF56 MSV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,600 mi
Last recorded61,600 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 MSV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2023 61,600 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 61,362 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,174 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 59,417 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 59,037 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,149 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,080 miles

slight oil leak from both front hubs

Pass 22 Apr 2013 51,860 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 49,249 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 45,222 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,260 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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AF56 MSV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF56 MSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF56 MSV registered?

AF56 MSV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is AF56 MSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 MSV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF56 MSV have outstanding finance?

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