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RV56 HZL

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,616 mi
Last recorded54,616 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 HZL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 54,616 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 53,923 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 53,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

oil leak on osf engine bay

Pass 24 Apr 2014 52,286 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,993 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 474,666 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 46,860 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 42,560 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,297 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 33,297 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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RV56 HZL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV56 HZL, 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 RV56 HZL registered?

RV56 HZL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is RV56 HZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 HZL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV56 HZL have outstanding finance?

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