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SM56 MTY

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,458 mi
Last recorded47,458 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 MTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 47,458 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 37,164 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 37,109 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2009 28,464 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 28,464 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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SM56 MTY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MTY, 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 SM56 MTY registered?

SM56 MTY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is SM56 MTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 MTY shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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