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GY56 DWK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

10,256 mi
Last recorded10,256 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 DWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 10,256 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 10,227 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front steering shock absorber bush

Pass 6 Aug 2020 9,959 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 7,729 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 7,625 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 7,624 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 7,412 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 7,189 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 5,817 miles

steering damper has slight play in bush

Fail 26 Jun 2013 5,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

steering damper has slight play in bush

Pass 28 May 2012 5,583 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 47,320 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 4,411 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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GY56 DWK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GY56 DWK, 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 GY56 DWK registered?

GY56 DWK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is GY56 DWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY56 DWK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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