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VX56 FRU

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,299 mi
Last recorded169,299 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 FRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 169,299 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 169,293 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 164,920 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 158,696 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2016 145,297 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 145,297 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 121,895 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 104,794 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 97,684 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 96,127 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 89,069 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 89,068 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 76,750 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 58,915 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 58,900 miles

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.

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 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.

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