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MF56 UAJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,149 mi
Last recorded137,149 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 UAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 137,149 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 135,358 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both side rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 130,811 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 126,902 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 126,902 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 12,920 miles

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

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

oil leak offside front hub

Fail 7 Sep 2013 120,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leak offside front hub

Pass 20 Sep 2012 989,818 miles

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

oil leak front diff slight oil leak o/s front hub

Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,249 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 583,412 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,220 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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MF56 UAJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MF56 UAJ, 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 MF56 UAJ registered?

MF56 UAJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is MF56 UAJ safe to buy?

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