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VX56 UYO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,747 mi
Last recorded37,747 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 UYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2013 37,747 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,218 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,722 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 22,134 miles

Both Sides Front Lower Suspension Arms Front Bushes Worn.

Pass 11 May 2010 11,889 miles

slight grease on front o/s hud joint

Pass 1 Sep 2009 9,332 miles

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 UYO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UYO, 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 UYO registered?

VX56 UYO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 2006.

Is VX56 UYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX56 UYO shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX56 UYO have outstanding finance?

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