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VX56 DLU

2006 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,101 mi
Last recorded164,101 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Range Rover96,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 DLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 164,101 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Chassis corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff mount has play

Fail 21 Dec 2022

Body component insecure steps (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

heavily corroded

rear diff mount has lots of play

Pass 1 Nov 2021 155,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight oil dampness at anti roll bar

Pass 4 Nov 2020 143,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

TPMS light is on

Pass 1 Nov 2019 134,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess all pipes (5.3.5 (b) (i))

hand brake motor noise

Pass 11 Oct 2018 123,146 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 123,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 105,838 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 105,838 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 87,071 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 73,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 69,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak at engine

Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,041 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

TPMS light on

propshaft centre bearing rubber split

small chips on windscreen

Fail 28 Aug 2013 63,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

TPMS light on

propshaft centre bearing rubber split

small chips on windscreen

Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

tpms light on

Fail 29 Aug 2012 55,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

tpms light on

Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,229 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsr tyre badly worn inner edge

play at front arb bushes

Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,406 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 43,406 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 32,125 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 32,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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VX56 DLU is a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 96,967 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 Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX56 DLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 20 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VX56 DLU is a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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