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WU56 XPS

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,154 mi
Last recorded27,154 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 XPS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 27,154 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 26,767 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 26,520 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 26,360 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 26,209 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 26,002 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 25,709 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 25,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,368 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,284 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 XPS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XPS, 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 XPS?

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What year was WU56 XPS registered?

WU56 XPS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is WU56 XPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU56 XPS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU56 XPS have outstanding finance?

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