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VX56 EEU

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,394 mi
Last recorded56,394 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 EEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,394 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 49,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 49,806 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,515 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 35,782 miles

n/s front h/light protector loose

Fail 18 Oct 2011 35,782 miles

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

n/s front h/light protector loose

Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,508 miles

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 3 Dec 2009 16,154 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 16,117 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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VX56 EEU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX56 EEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX56 EEU?

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What year was VX56 EEU registered?

VX56 EEU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is VX56 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX56 EEU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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