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KW55 WZZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,266 mi
Last recorded44,266 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 WZZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 44,266 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 44,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 39,066 miles

Both rear brake discs are solid rust.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,815 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 36,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 28,798 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 21,097 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 14,379 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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KW55 WZZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KW55 WZZ, 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 KW55 WZZ?

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What year was KW55 WZZ registered?

KW55 WZZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 2006.

Is KW55 WZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW55 WZZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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