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AV06 GXB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,774 mi
Last recorded62,774 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 GXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 62,774 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod end gaitors (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 62,774 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm has excessive play in ball joint and gaiter is split (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipe across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod end gaitors (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 60,759 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened offside and nearside (5.2.2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 60,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired reflector (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened offside and nearside (5.2.2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 58,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,923 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 53,923 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 49,534 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OFFSIDE REAR HUB DRIVE FLANGE SLIGHTLY LEAKIN G OIL

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 May 2011 37,866 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,998 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode, none considered excessive.

Pass 13 May 2009 21,325 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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AV06 GXB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV06 GXB, 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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What year was AV06 GXB registered?

AV06 GXB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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