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WR56 LFM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,251 mi
Last recorded112,251 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 LFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 112,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 98,728 miles

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Near & Offside front (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 98,725 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Near & Offside front (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 91,720 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 78,618 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 63,381 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 44,013 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 44,013 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 39,382 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,927 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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WR56 LFM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WR56 LFM, 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 WR56 LFM registered?

WR56 LFM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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