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AF56 TMX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,889 mi
Last recorded102,889 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 TMX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 102,889 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 97,484 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 93,437 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 93,217 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 89,973 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 85,561 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 77,177 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 73,160 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 67,096 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 56,230 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 49,197 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 49,197 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,117 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 40,117 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 32,833 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,833 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 26,101 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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AF56 TMX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF56 TMX, 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 AF56 TMX?

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What year was AF56 TMX registered?

AF56 TMX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is AF56 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 TMX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF56 TMX have outstanding finance?

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