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GF56 BAO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

4,218 mi
Last recorded4,218 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 BAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 4,218 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Axle upper A-frame strut. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2016 4,189 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 4,138 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 3,964 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 3,663 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 3,389 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 3,389 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 28,336 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 2,277 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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GF56 BAO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GF56 BAO, 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 GF56 BAO?

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What year was GF56 BAO registered?

GF56 BAO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is GF56 BAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 BAO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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