MOT Status
ValidMileage
63,900 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear diff leaking
steering damper worn on lower bush
Rear differential leaking
Steering damper worn at lower bush
Slight play in steering components
Rear brake discs inner face very poor condition
Rear differential has a leak of its fluids
all tyres perishing on sidewalls
exhaust system corroded
oil residue on engine, gearbox and rear diff
stonechips on windscreen
various suspension components corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
all tyres perishing on sidewalls
exhaust system corroded
oil residue on engine and gearbox
various suspension components cororroded
nearside front and rear tyres outer sidewalls perished
oil residue on gearbox
rear brake discs have slight corrossion
surface corrossion on brake pipes
surface corrossion on exhaust system
both sides front hub seals leaking
heavy corrosion to exhaust system joints
rear brake pads wearing low & show signs of previous overheating
rear shock absorber top bushes worn & flexing
slight sidewall damage to NSF tyre
slight smear from wipers
surface corrosion to exhaust system
surface corrosion to rear chassis rails at towbar mountings
very slight sidewall damage to NSR tyre
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LR56 GFE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 LR56 GFE, 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 LR56 GFE?
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What year was LR56 GFE registered?
LR56 GFE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 2006.
Is LR56 GFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for LR56 GFE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LR56 GFE have outstanding finance?
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