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WU56 XPC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

228,963 mi
Last recorded228,963 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 XPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 228,963 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering idle arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front seat belt lock mech outer casing missing

Pass 25 Sep 2014 216,627 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

offside front seat belt buckle casing missing

Fail 22 Sep 2014

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

offside front seat belt buckle casing missing

rear shock absorber lower bush fitted incorrectly

Pass 21 Sep 2013 189,535 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 180,462 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 180,442 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 164,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to offside seat belt

spare tyre flat

Fail 26 Sep 2011 164,584 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to offside seat belt

spare tyre flat

Pass 20 Sep 2010 137,293 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 107,229 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 XPC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WU56 XPC, 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 XPC registered?

WU56 XPC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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