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WA06 ZVE

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,733 mi
Last recorded46,733 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA06 ZVE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 46,733 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front door stops broken

front number plate damage

fuel filter damp

o/s door mirror loose

Fail 1 Mar 2013 46,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front door stops broken

front number plate damage

fuel filter damp

o/s door mirror loose

Pass 7 Mar 2012 42,098 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 42,094 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 32,701 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,032 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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WA06 ZVE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WA06 ZVE, 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 WA06 ZVE registered?

WA06 ZVE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 2006.

Is WA06 ZVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA06 ZVE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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