MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,184 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
front offside and front nearside tractor joint seals leaking
rear diff seal leaking
Front registration plate damaged.
Chassis corroded in places.
Oil leaks from engine and rear diff.
front number plate damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of WU56 BGX?
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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.
Does WU56 BGX have outstanding finance?
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