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BG56 HDK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

89,677 mi
Last recorded89,677 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 HDK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 89,677 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 89,677 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 86,762 miles

Centre to rear exhaust mounting point corroded

Offside Rear Bump stop worn

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 83,273 miles

Offside Front Bumper end missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 8 Nov 2022 82,688 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 82,686 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 81,280 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 6 Nov 2021 81,280 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Oct 2020 79,318 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 77,693 miles

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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 77,688 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Transfer seal into hand brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diesel Filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 73,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bottom shock absorber bushes worn

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub ball (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bottom shock absorber bushes worn

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 73,889 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn Diff end UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bottom shock absorber bushes worn

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub ball (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bottom shock absorber bushes worn

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 71,462 miles

Offside Front axle seal leaking slightly

damp around fuel filter housing

Fail 31 Oct 2017 71,462 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front axle seal leaking slightly

damp around fuel filter housing

Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,399 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,909 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 55,613 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 50,216 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,242 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 42,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2011 34,982 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 27,901 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 20,028 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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BG56 HDK 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 70.8%.

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 BG56 HDK, 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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BG56 HDK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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