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AD56 ACX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

177,648 mi
Last recorded177,648 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 ACX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 177,648 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 171,638 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 164,025 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 156,263 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 147,129 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 147,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 145,585 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 142,651 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 139,280 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from n/s front swivel hub seal

Pass 19 Sep 2017 135,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 131,250 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 125,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 118,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 2 Oct 2013 107,820 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 100,650 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 91,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 81,156 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 66,633 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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AD56 ACX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AD56 ACX, 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 AD56 ACX?

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What year was AD56 ACX registered?

AD56 ACX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is AD56 ACX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD56 ACX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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