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PX56 VXS

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

16,325 mi
Last recorded16,325 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 VXS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 16,325 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively when turn by hand slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive very light misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 15,817 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 15,719 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 15,719 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 15,390 miles

STEERING DAMPER BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY

VEHICLE WET DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS

Pass 15 May 2018 14,153 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 12,958 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 11,846 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 11,570 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 11,269 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 10,884 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 10,559 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 10,396 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 9,920 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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PX56 VXS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PX56 VXS, 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 PX56 VXS registered?

PX56 VXS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is PX56 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX56 VXS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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