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PK56 HXV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,780 mi
Last recorded103,780 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 103,780 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 86,668 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 72,147 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 64,212 miles

rear pads worn low approx 2000 miles of wear remainig

Fail 30 Dec 2010 64,212 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear pads worn low approx 2000 miles of wear remainig

Pass 23 Dec 2009 51,158 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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PK56 HXV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 PK56 HXV, 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

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What year was PK56 HXV registered?

PK56 HXV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is PK56 HXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK56 HXV shows 6 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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