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GK56 WRO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

158,628 mi
Last recorded158,628 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 WRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 158,628 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 152,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 136,623 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 121,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear end of front to rear brake pipe corroding

temporary type fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2016 121,323 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear end of front to rear brake pipe corroding

temporary type fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 107,707 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 95,312 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 18 Dec 2013 47,819 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 70,331 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 56,632 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 44,923 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Dec 2009 32,881 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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GK56 WRO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GK56 WRO, 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 GK56 WRO registered?

GK56 WRO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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