MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,367 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Clutch pedal rubber incomplete .
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside hole in bulkhead .
Offside Rear mudflap loose .
Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter housing in secure (7.2.1)
Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter/housing leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake binding slightly
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)
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)
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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YR56 WGK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YR56 WGK, 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 YR56 WGK registered?
YR56 WGK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2006.
Is YR56 WGK safe to buy?
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