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GX56 BYA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,184 mi
Last recorded52,184 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 BYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 52,184 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2014 44,238 miles

Indicator and wiper switch slightly loose.

Fail 28 Jun 2013 39,481 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 39,481 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,702 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 6 Dec 2010 29,172 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 22,158 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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GX56 BYA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 GX56 BYA, 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

How do I check the history of GX56 BYA?

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What year was GX56 BYA registered?

GX56 BYA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is GX56 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX56 BYA 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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