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SY56 ZXR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,118 mi
Last recorded57,118 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 ZXR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 57,118 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 55,907 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 52,583 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 47,879 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 45,731 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 43,280 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 40,877 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 38,743 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 37,022 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 34,336 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 31,419 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 26,569 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 26,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 21,732 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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SY56 ZXR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZXR, 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

How do I check the history of SY56 ZXR?

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What year was SY56 ZXR registered?

SY56 ZXR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is SY56 ZXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY56 ZXR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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