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WG56 BUF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,119 mi
Last recorded30,119 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 BUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,119 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 20,887 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 20,249 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonit safty faulty

front hubs wet

Fail 30 Nov 2009 20,249 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonit safty faulty

front hubs wet

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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WG56 BUF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG56 BUF, 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 WG56 BUF registered?

WG56 BUF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is WG56 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG56 BUF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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