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72,106 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended bench seat rear buckle (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended bench seat front buckle (7.1.2 (d))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Handbrake travel long.
Headlamp lenses misty.
Nearside Front seatbelt webbing slightly frayed.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play.
Rear shock absorber lower bushes starting to perish.
Handbrake travel long.
Headlamp lenses misty.
Nearside Front seatbelt webbing slightly frayed.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear shock absorber lower bushes starting to perish.
Both front seat belt webbing frayed at bottom.
Both headlamp lenses faded.
Both sides rear shock bushes top and bottom starting to perish and worn.
Front springs corroded.
Front wipers smearing.
Hand brake travel long.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play.
Offside Front swivel seal retaining ring corroded and parts missing.
Rear bump stops starting to perish and corrode.
Rear metal brake pipes on axle slightly corroded.
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
o/s n/s side steps rusted
wear steering damper bush
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
o/s n/s side steps rusted
wear steering damper bush
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens broken (1.4.A.2f)
all.four.tyres.have,splits.in.outer.side.walls
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
n/s rear side facing seats broken
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM56 GZA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 SM56 GZA, 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 SM56 GZA registered?
SM56 GZA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 2006.
Is SM56 GZA safe to buy?
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