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VX56 JKY

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,225 mi
Last recorded72,225 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 72,225 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 72,102 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 72,097 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 70,339 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

some uneven wear on rear tyres

Fail 2 Aug 2013 70,335 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

some uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,104 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 55,101 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,626 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 35,324 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 35,324 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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 JKY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JKY, 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

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What year was VX56 JKY registered?

VX56 JKY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is VX56 JKY safe to buy?

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