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GP55 ZXL

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,077 mi
Last recorded116,077 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 ZXL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 116,077 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 103,440 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 103,440 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 90,875 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 90,875 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 77,915 miles

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

throttle pedal damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2010 94,746 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 44,594 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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GP55 ZXL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP55 ZXL, 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 GP55 ZXL registered?

GP55 ZXL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 2006.

Is GP55 ZXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 ZXL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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