MOT Status
ValidMileage
81,009 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed and offside front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened and offside front (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Oil leak ()
offside rear tyre 3 mm
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened and offside front (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened and offside front (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front tyre worn uneven
offside rear tyre worn uneven
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
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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VK56 LUF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 VK56 LUF, 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 VK56 LUF registered?
VK56 LUF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 2006.
Is VK56 LUF safe to buy?
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