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FY06 BZE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,709 mi
Last recorded32,709 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 BZE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,709 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2012 32,709 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,933 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 27,933 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,754 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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FY06 BZE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY06 BZE, 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 FY06 BZE registered?

FY06 BZE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 2006.

Is FY06 BZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 BZE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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