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GV56 OYH

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,950 mi
Last recorded150,950 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 OYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 150,950 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 143,090 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 143,082 miles

Central Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively pipe from lifting arm tank excessively corroded, leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking back of cylinder head area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 138,948 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 138,948 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 127,169 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 118,692 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 118,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 118,041 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 118,041 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 117,780 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 117,768 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel regulator (7.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure adjuster missing (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 117,323 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 116,473 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 113,533 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 113,527 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 104,254 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 87,048 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,660 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 51,251 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 OYH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GV56 OYH, 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 GV56 OYH registered?

GV56 OYH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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