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WM56 VGA

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,990 mi
Last recorded74,990 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM56 VGA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 74,990 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 74,990 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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WM56 VGA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WM56 VGA, 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

How do I check the history of WM56 VGA?

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What year was WM56 VGA registered?

WM56 VGA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is WM56 VGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM56 VGA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WM56 VGA have outstanding finance?

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