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PL06 FGG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,294 mi
Last recorded72,294 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 FGG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 72,294 miles

cracking to both front tyres

Fail 11 Oct 2016 72,294 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

cracking to both front tyres

Pass 20 Oct 2015 67,460 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 61,987 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Nearside front swivel joint slight oil leak.

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

Steering damper slight play.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 61,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Both rear tyres cracking.

Brake pedle rubber worn

Nearside front swivel joint slight oil leak.

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

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

Steering damper slight play.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 566,234 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 56,623 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 52,251 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 52,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 45,555 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 45,551 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,183 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,809 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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PL06 FGG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PL06 FGG, 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 PL06 FGG registered?

PL06 FGG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is PL06 FGG safe to buy?

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