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AO56 PNJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,633 mi
Last recorded45,633 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 PNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 45,633 miles

all tyres perished.

Fail 18 Sep 2025 45,633 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

all tyres perished.

Pass 11 Mar 2024 43,816 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 43,758 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 42,711 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 42,711 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 42,294 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside steering damper bush slight play

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 40,931 miles

centre front seat belt missing

steering damper o/s bush worn

steering drop arm ball joint slight play

Fail 12 Nov 2020 40,928 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre front seat belt missing

steering damper o/s bush worn

steering drop arm ball joint slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2019 38,652 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 38,652 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 35,310 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 35,308 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 32,340 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 32,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 28 Nov 2016 28,568 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 24,934 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 21,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 Nov 2014 21,208 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Dec 2013 17,089 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 13,479 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 10,993 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 8,432 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 6,512 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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AO56 PNJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO56 PNJ, 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 AO56 PNJ registered?

AO56 PNJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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