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HV56 BFZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,714 mi
Last recorded33,714 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 BFZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 33,714 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 33,615 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 32,429 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 32,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 32,927 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 32,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,720 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 30,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 30,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 30,662 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 30,661 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,063 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 10 May 2011 24,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 21,829 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 14,339 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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HV56 BFZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HV56 BFZ, 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 HV56 BFZ registered?

HV56 BFZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is HV56 BFZ safe to buy?

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