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AE56 XVM

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

30,523 mi
Last recorded30,523 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 XVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 30,523 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle top joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cut in outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 29,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 29,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 26,929 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 25,165 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 21,592 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 215,919 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 21,179 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 20,338 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 19,688 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 18,291 miles

both front springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

mist of oil around pas pipe

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2016 17,397 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2016 173,972 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 16,642 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 14,400 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear of exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 13,057 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 116,534 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2011 116,534 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2010 76,495 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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AE56 XVM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AE56 XVM, 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 AE56 XVM registered?

AE56 XVM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AE56 XVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 XVM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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