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SL56 VDR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,283 mi
Last recorded85,283 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 VDR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 85,283 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 81,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 81,112 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 76,813 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 72,040 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 65,552 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 59,613 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 51,975 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 51,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 37,059 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 32,462 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 32,461 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 22,847 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 17,371 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 17,371 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SL56 VDR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SL56 VDR, 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 SL56 VDR registered?

SL56 VDR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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