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GV56 GKG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,710 mi
Last recorded46,710 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 GKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,710 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 38,524 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 31,592 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 31,592 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 19,651 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 17,663 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 14,271 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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GV56 GKG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GV56 GKG, 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 GV56 GKG registered?

GV56 GKG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is GV56 GKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV56 GKG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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