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WJ56 WXH

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,109 mi
Last recorded119,109 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 WXH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2019 119,109 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake performance not tested Due to transmission fault. (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play at hub assembly.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft rear universal joint slightly worn.

Pass 1 Dec 2017 107,492 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 98,484 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 98,483 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 936,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

ns front hub oil seal leaking

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2013 83,638 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 722,946 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 635,395 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,555 miles

Both door mirrors slightly loose

Nearside rear outer wheel rim damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2010 55,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Lower Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Both door mirrors slightly loose

Nearside rear outer wheel rim damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,407 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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WJ56 WXH 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 72.7%.

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 WJ56 WXH, 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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WJ56 WXH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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