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WF56 EYL

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,754 mi
Last recorded116,754 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 EYL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2013 116,754 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

various oil leaks

Pass 7 Sep 2012 98,118 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 82,863 miles

steering box leaking

Pass 13 Sep 2010 71,527 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 58,858 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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WF56 EYL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 WF56 EYL, 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 WF56 EYL registered?

WF56 EYL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is WF56 EYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF56 EYL shows 5 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 WF56 EYL have outstanding finance?

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