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BD56 UHM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,130 mi
Last recorded65,130 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 UHM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 65,130 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 64,150 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 64,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 63,818 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 63,816 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear upper axle arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper axle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 63,467 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 63,465 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 62,928 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 62,208 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 60,710 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 60,079 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 57,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 57,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 55,685 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 52,816 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 47,889 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 41,071 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 33,769 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 28,571 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 26,290 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 23,757 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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BD56 UHM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BD56 UHM, 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 BD56 UHM registered?

BD56 UHM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is BD56 UHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 UHM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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