MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced pick up body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced pick up body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR AXLE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
SLIGHT WEEPING ON BOTH FRONT SWIVEL SEALS
Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE AT REAR NUT/JOINT (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR AXLE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
SLIGHT WEEPING ON BOTH FRONT SWIVEL SEALS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AT FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal STEERING BOX (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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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VX56 FRU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White 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 VX56 FRU, 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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What year was VX56 FRU registered?
VX56 FRU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2006.
Is VX56 FRU safe to buy?
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