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L10 GSP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,639 mi
Last recorded176,639 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 GSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 176,639 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 175,186 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 167,796 miles

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play at steering box (2.1.5)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 159,073 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 147,199 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 143,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 136,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 118,071 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 118,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 101,823 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 101,823 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2010 85,834 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 78,991 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 78,991 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 63,254 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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L10 GSP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L10 GSP, 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 L10 GSP registered?

L10 GSP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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