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SP56 TGO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,540 mi
Last recorded50,540 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 TGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2017 50,540 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 50,325 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,837 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 44,370 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 41,435 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 38,327 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 34,405 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,532 miles

rear discs starting to pitt

Pass 27 Jul 2010 26,914 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 21,700 miles

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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SP56 TGO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SP56 TGO, 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 SP56 TGO registered?

SP56 TGO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is SP56 TGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 TGO shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP56 TGO have outstanding finance?

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