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LG56 OGR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,123 mi
Last recorded3,123 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 OGR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 3,123 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 3,114 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 2,983 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 25,635 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 2,423 miles

Offside Front cv seal leaking diff oil

hand brake on warning lamp fault

Pass 6 Jun 2018 2,237 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

hand brake warning lamp stays on after hand brake release

Pass 23 May 2017 2,142 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 21,242 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 22 May 2017 2,142 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 1,954 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 1,953 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

hand brake warning lamp does not go out

Pass 22 Oct 2014 1,804 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 1,699 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 1,665 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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LG56 OGR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG56 OGR, 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 LG56 OGR registered?

LG56 OGR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is LG56 OGR safe to buy?

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