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SN56 FDO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,903 mi
Last recorded46,903 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 FDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 46,903 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 44,974 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 44,966 miles

Nearside Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,902 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 24,555 miles

handbrake is nearing the end of it's effective travel

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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SN56 FDO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 SN56 FDO, 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 SN56 FDO registered?

SN56 FDO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is SN56 FDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN56 FDO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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