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BF56 TSX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,836 mi
Last recorded66,836 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 TSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 66,836 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 66,598 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 66,591 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 66,367 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Ball joint on arm from steering box has slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle/all components covered in underseal.

Pass 23 Aug 2022 66,236 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes are covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear cross member is corroded.

Rear exhaust joint is corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2021 65,694 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyre is perished.

Nearside rear tyre has cuts on the outer side wall and in the tread.

Rear cross member is corroded.

Rear exhaust joint is corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 64,319 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly perished.

Nearside front tyre is perished.

Rear cross member is slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 64,102 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside front ball socket seal leaking

Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,591 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front door step area corrosion starting

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 63,585 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front door step area corrosion starting

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 62,846 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 61,501 miles

loose cover on engine

minor oil leak from front swivels

minor oil leak from rear differentual

rear brake unions starting to corrode

Fail 2 Aug 2016 61,501 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

loose cover on engine

minor oil leak from front swivels

minor oil leak from rear differentual

rear brake unions starting to corrode

Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,550 miles

front to rear brake pipes have some areas slightly corroded but not considered excessive

nearside front hub swivel has a slight oil leak

offside front tyre inner side wall has damage but not visible cords

offside rear shock absorber lower bush has slight movement in it

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2015 60,546 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes have some areas slightly corroded but not considered excessive

nearside front hub swivel has a slight oil leak

offside front tyre inner side wall has damage but not visible cords

offside rear shock absorber lower bush has slight movement in it

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,360 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall

Fail 29 Jul 2013 58,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside front tyre has a deep cut on the inside edge.

Rear exhaust joint corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front tyre has a deep cut on the inside edge.

Rear exhaust joint corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 57,448 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 53,594 miles

Offside front brake pipe corroded.

Offside front tyre has a deep cut on the inner side wall.

Pass 27 May 2010 48,049 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 48,049 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 41,072 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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BF56 TSX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 BF56 TSX, 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 BF56 TSX registered?

BF56 TSX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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