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OE56 DUY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,842 mi
Last recorded57,842 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 DUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 57,842 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 57,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 55,020 miles

exhaust system including joins corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 51,714 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 48,526 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all track rod end dust covers perished badly

minor oil leaks from front axle joints

offside wiper begining to split but clears screen

Fail 1 Dec 2011 48,526 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all track rod end dust covers perished badly

minor oil leaks from front axle joints

offside wiper begining to split but clears screen

Pass 1 Dec 2010 40,896 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 30,761 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 30,761 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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OE56 DUY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE56 DUY, 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 OE56 DUY registered?

OE56 DUY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 2006.

Is OE56 DUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE56 DUY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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