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VF55 BUH

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

239,887 mi
Last recorded239,887 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 BUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 239,887 miles

crack in front windscreen

Fail 22 Sep 2017 239,887 miles

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

crack in front windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2016 235,103 miles

slight weep from n/s/f king pin seal

Fail 6 Feb 2016 235,103 miles

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

slight weep from n/s/f king pin seal

Pass 1 Sep 2014 180,059 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 157,449 miles
Pass 20 May 2012 141,480 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 141,479 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 130,798 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 106,817 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 72,820 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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VF55 BUH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VF55 BUH, 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

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What year was VF55 BUH registered?

VF55 BUH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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