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MV56 FEG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,564 mi
Last recorded95,564 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 FEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 95,564 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 95,513 miles

Nearside Front Swivel housing leaking oil

Fail 9 Oct 2020 95,512 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Swivel housing leaking oil

Pass 31 Oct 2018 92,391 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 91,315 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,736 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 88,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 78,760 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 29 Sep 2015 78,760 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2014 68,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Swivel housing leaking oil!

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 68,666 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Swivel housing leaking oil!

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,624 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,390 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,931 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,294 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,743 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 24,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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MV56 FEG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MV56 FEG, 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 MV56 FEG?

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What year was MV56 FEG registered?

MV56 FEG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is MV56 FEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV56 FEG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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