MOT Status
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44,298 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
smell of fuel no fault found(under trays and engine covers fitted,corrosion to chassis,suspension mounts,components,pipes
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
smell of fuel no fault found(under trays and engine covers fitted,corrosion to chassis,suspension mounts,components,pipes
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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 XZZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 XZZ, 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 SY56 XZZ registered?
SY56 XZZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 2006.
Is SY56 XZZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SY56 XZZ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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