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GP06 RDV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,884 mi
Last recorded120,884 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 RDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 120,884 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 101,970 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 83,718 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 622,786 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 622,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GP06 RDV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GP06 RDV, 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 GP06 RDV registered?

GP06 RDV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is GP06 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP06 RDV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GP06 RDV have outstanding finance?

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