MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,691 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Stop lamp not working all rear stoplamps not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Steering system lightly rubbing both front tyres (inner edges) rub on arms only on full lock (2.2.D.2a)
oil leak
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
oil leak
o/s/f steering box arm ball joint has slight play
o/s/r fuel filter housing wet
reg bulb lit 50%
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both front (4.1.D.2)
o/s/f steering box arm ball joint has slight play
o/s/r fuel filter housing wet
reg bulb lit 50%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f top windscreen has cracks (outside swept area)
front brake pads wearing low
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
front pads low
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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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VT06 ACT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 VT06 ACT, 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 VT06 ACT registered?
VT06 ACT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2006.
Is VT06 ACT safe to buy?
The MOT history for VT06 ACT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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