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GF56 AOA

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,466 mi
Last recorded37,466 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 AOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 37,466 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 34,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 31,565 miles

Slight wear in offside rear shock absorber bush

Fail 2 Aug 2012 31,565 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight wear in offside rear shock absorber bush

Pass 3 Aug 2011 26,599 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 26,599 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 20,971 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 16,158 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 16,158 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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GF56 AOA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF56 AOA, 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 GF56 AOA registered?

GF56 AOA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is GF56 AOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 AOA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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