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SY06 LLX

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,994 mi
Last recorded63,994 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 LLX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 63,994 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,997 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nato towing pintel - no electrics

Fail 22 Apr 2013 61,996 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nato towing pintel - no electrics

Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,906 miles

NS/F and OS/F swivel ball joints have a slight leak.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 May 2011 57,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2010 53,197 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 48,799 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 48,798 miles

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

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

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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SY06 LLX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY06 LLX, 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 SY06 LLX registered?

SY06 LLX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 August 2006.

Is SY06 LLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY06 LLX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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