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SY06 NYV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,515 mi
Last recorded83,515 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 NYV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 83,515 miles

Nearside Front misting of oil at hub seal

Offside Front misting of oil at hub seal

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

misting at fuel filter housing, no obvious signs of a leak

Fail 15 Oct 2018 83,515 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated suspect hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front misting of oil at hub seal

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front misting of oil at hub seal

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

misting at fuel filter housing, no obvious signs of a leak

Pass 15 Jun 2017 78,936 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 72,339 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 67,808 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 61,484 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 56,012 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 51,277 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 42,981 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 28,446 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 19,573 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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SY06 NYV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NYV, 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 SY06 NYV registered?

SY06 NYV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 June 2006.

Is SY06 NYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY06 NYV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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