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GF56 PMU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,385 mi
Last recorded84,385 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 PMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 84,385 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 84,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 77,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 68,931 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2013 68,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 56,901 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2012 56,901 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 44,871 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,970 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 33,970 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear prop sharft bots and nuts loose

Pass 19 Nov 2009 25,094 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 PMU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PMU, 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 GF56 PMU registered?

GF56 PMU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is GF56 PMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 PMU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF56 PMU have outstanding finance?

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