MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,146 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diff seal leaking
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diff seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diff leaking
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat (3.4 (b) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diff leaking
Rear diff seal leaking
front reg plate detiriorated
oil leak
rear shocks top bushes worn
front reg badly detiriorated
Oil leak
front reg plate detiriorated
Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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VU06 YXR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 VU06 YXR, 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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How do I check the history of VU06 YXR?
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What year was VU06 YXR registered?
VU06 YXR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 July 2006.
Is VU06 YXR safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU06 YXR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VU06 YXR have outstanding finance?
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