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TAZ 5589

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,375 mi
Last recorded86,375 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 5589
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 86,375 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,191 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 69,270 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 58,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 7 Apr 2015 58,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,817 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 50,817 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 40,373 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 40,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Upper Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet not securing in closed position

Pass 13 Dec 2011 34,347 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 34,346 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 28,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 28,828 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 21,980 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 21,980 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 15,810 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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TAZ 5589 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TAZ 5589, 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 TAZ 5589 registered?

TAZ 5589 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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