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LF06 UAY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,391 mi
Last recorded85,391 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 UAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 85,391 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint oil seal leaking and may contaminate brakes.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front swivel joint oil seal leakin and may contaminate brakes.

Fail 16 May 2019 85,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front swivel joint oil seal leaking and may contaminate brakes.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front swivel joint oil seal leakin and may contaminate brakes.

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 77,368 miles

N/S/R BACK PLATE DAMAGED.

SLIGHT LEAK O/S SPHERE.

fuel filler breather split

Pass 13 Mar 2017 71,568 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 71,568 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 65,289 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 60,308 miles

Front steering CV joints some grease has passed through seals, minor at the moment.

Pass 2 May 2014 55,433 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 55,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,294 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,328 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 34,182 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 26,434 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 20,494 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,494 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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LF06 UAY 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 LF06 UAY, 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 LF06 UAY registered?

LF06 UAY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 April 2006.

Is LF06 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF06 UAY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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