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LV06 AVK

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,006 mi
Last recorded66,006 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 AVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 66,006 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 66,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2013 64,445 miles

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

mistyness of oil around gearbox

oil leak

rear pads wearing low. 3-4 mm approx

Pass 7 Jun 2012 59,251 miles

o/s number plate bulb out

Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,284 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 54,284 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,800 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 42,135 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 21,553 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 21,553 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LV06 AVK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LV06 AVK, 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 LV06 AVK registered?

LV06 AVK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is LV06 AVK safe to buy?

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