MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,914 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Power steering ram insecure and steering adversely affected STEERING DAMPER BUSH (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak ()
Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats removed at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SY56 UVC 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 SY56 UVC, 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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How do I check the history of SY56 UVC?
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What year was SY56 UVC registered?
SY56 UVC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 2006.
Is SY56 UVC safe to buy?
The MOT history for SY56 UVC 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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