MOT Status
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113,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Both front hub seals leaking
Both rear tyres perished
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Both front hub seals leaking
Both rear tyres perished
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres perishing
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres perishing
Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
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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VE06 VTZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VE06 VTZ, 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 VE06 VTZ registered?
VE06 VTZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 2006.
Is VE06 VTZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for VE06 VTZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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