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M1 FWT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,357 mi
Last recorded92,357 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 FWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 92,357 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 92,097 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 92,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 91,229 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Sep 2016 89,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front indicator bulbs turning white

Pass 28 Sep 2015 83,033 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 72,813 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Sep 2014 72,813 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,834 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 48,752 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 43,583 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 36,165 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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M1 FWT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M1 FWT, 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 M1 FWT registered?

M1 FWT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is M1 FWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 FWT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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