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WU56 BGX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,184 mi
Last recorded100,184 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 BGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 100,184 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 92,347 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 84,683 miles

front offside and front nearside tractor joint seals leaking

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 26 Nov 2013 77,298 miles

Front registration plate damaged.

Chassis corroded in places.

Oil leaks from engine and rear diff.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 69,767 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 60,681 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2010 50,943 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 50,764 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 38,380 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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WU56 BGX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WU56 BGX, 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 WU56 BGX registered?

WU56 BGX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is WU56 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU56 BGX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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