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SY06 PWL

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,523 mi
Last recorded63,523 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 PWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 63,523 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 63,523 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 PWL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 SY06 PWL, 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 PWL registered?

SY06 PWL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is SY06 PWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY06 PWL shows 2 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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