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VF06 CYT

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,183 mi
Last recorded74,183 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF06 CYT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 74,183 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 74,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 68,532 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 68,487 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 61,978 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,590 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,496 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,455 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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VF06 CYT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VF06 CYT, 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 VF06 CYT?

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What year was VF06 CYT registered?

VF06 CYT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is VF06 CYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF06 CYT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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