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VX56 EUT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,820 mi
Last recorded104,820 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 EUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 104,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

steering damper bush worn

Fail 10 Jul 2019 104,731 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arms n/s and o/s to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired excessive free play (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

steering damper bush worn

Pass 18 Jul 2018 102,872 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake flexy ferrule corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 102,764 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure n/s and o/s mounting points corroded (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bushes worn (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake flexy ferrule corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 100,703 miles

Central Crossmember corroded

Central n/s + o/s body mount prescribed area corroded

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly frayed

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Wiperblade worn

Slight free play detected at steering wheel

Steering wheel worn slightly

Fail 28 Jun 2017 100,703 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pressure regulator (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Crossmember corroded

Central n/s + o/s body mount prescribed area corroded

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly frayed

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Wiperblade worn

Slight free play detected at steering wheel

Steering wheel worn slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2016 97,836 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 97,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 EUT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EUT, 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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VX56 EUT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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