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PV55 JZL

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,666 mi
Last recorded46,666 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 JZL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 46,666 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking.

Fail 5 Mar 2010 43,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 43,566 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 24,136 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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PV55 JZL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PV55 JZL, 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 PV55 JZL registered?

PV55 JZL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is PV55 JZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PV55 JZL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PV55 JZL have outstanding finance?

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