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FX06 VCA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,175 mi
Last recorded88,175 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 VCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 88,175 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2010 88,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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FX06 VCA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FX06 VCA, 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

How do I check the history of FX06 VCA?

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What year was FX06 VCA registered?

FX06 VCA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is FX06 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX06 VCA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FX06 VCA have outstanding finance?

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