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GP55 ZYH

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,825 mi
Last recorded94,825 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 94,825 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 7 Jul 2018 94,825 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,355 miles

play in rear roll bar bushes

exhaust condition

n/s seat missing

Pass 14 Feb 2014 89,934 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2014 89,927 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 77,497 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)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 77,490 miles

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

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 6 Feb 2012 66,493 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 55,247 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 43,430 miles

steering joint gaitor split

Pass 6 Feb 2009 30,730 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 ZYH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GP55 ZYH, 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 GP55 ZYH registered?

GP55 ZYH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 February 2006.

Is GP55 ZYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 ZYH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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