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VU06 TWL

2006 Land Rover Sport

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,464 mi
Last recorded168,464 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Sport90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 TWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelSport
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 168,464 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 161,169 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 151,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above differential (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 151,471 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above differential (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 134,357 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 134,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 113,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside foot step slight corrison

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both sides upper wishbone slight corrison

Pass 5 May 2017 108,541 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 102,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipes coated in grease unable to inspect

Pass 17 Apr 2015 97,331 miles

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Fail 16 Apr 2015 97,331 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 13 May 2014 81,955 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,503 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 26 Oct 2012 64,982 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,938 miles

both wiper rubbers split at the ends

n/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

n/s rear tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

needs tracking

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge also has a nail

Fail 25 Sep 2010 43,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Sep 2010 43,824 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 May 2009 34,629 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Sport?

Based on 4,498 MOT tests across 380 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
6,884
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
Registration plate lamp not working 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 28
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 25
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VU06 TWL is a 2006 Land Rover Sport in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Land Rover Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 90,238 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU06 TWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Land Rover Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU06 TWL registered?

VU06 TWL is a 2006 Land Rover Sport, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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