MOT Status
ValidMileage
120,074 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front swivel housing slight oil leak
Offside Front swivel housing slight oil leak
Offside Front hub seal leaking
both rear shocker bushes worn
rear diff seal leaking
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn end float
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both front wiper blades slightly deteriated
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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VO56 VVL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 VO56 VVL, 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 VO56 VVL registered?
VO56 VVL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 2006.
Is VO56 VVL safe to buy?
The MOT history for VO56 VVL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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