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PK56 GKP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,607 mi
Last recorded77,607 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 GKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 77,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering arm damaged but serviceable steering arm securing nut damaged (2.2.C.1d)

bonnet catch defective

front bumper cover seems to be missing from the vehicle?

oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2015 77,212 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

bonnet catch defective

front bumper outer cover seems to be missing from vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2014 73,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak from diff pinion seal

Fail 3 May 2014 72,051 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak from diff pinion seal

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,153 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 68,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 61,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 61,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 37,344 miles

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

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

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

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 37,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,861 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 35,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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PK56 GKP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PK56 GKP, 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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PK56 GKP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 2006.

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