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WF56 GUK

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,483 mi
Last recorded109,483 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 109,483 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 109,483 miles

Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre body (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre body (6.1.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 109,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front hub seals leaking axle oil

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper and brake pipe nut damaged but not leaking (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front hub seals leaking axle oil

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 108,827 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 107,135 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 101,849 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 93,587 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 82,575 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 68,173 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,004 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,948 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 GUK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GUK, 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 WF56 GUK registered?

WF56 GUK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is WF56 GUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF56 GUK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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