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BJ56 HKV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,246 mi
Last recorded51,246 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 HKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 51,246 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/s and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front swivel seals leaking both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Sidestep heavily corroded and insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 50,132 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive N/S and O/S - swivel housing leakings (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S - shock absorber turrets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S - perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Access step heavily corroded and holed

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips - N/S and Centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 50,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Filter / filter head (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive N/S and O/S - swivel housing leakings (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S - shock absorber turrets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S - perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Access step heavily corroded and holed

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips - N/S and Centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 49,755 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 49,751 miles

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 47,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 45,066 miles

Side steps corroded(both)

Fail 25 Mar 2022 45,066 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))

Side steps corroded(both)

Pass 25 Feb 2021 41,528 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 38,362 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 36,518 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 32,653 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 32,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 30,818 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 30,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 26,381 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 20,148 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 20,148 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 17,376 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 16,455 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 16,409 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,368 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 10,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 10,490 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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BJ56 HKV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 BJ56 HKV, 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 BJ56 HKV registered?

BJ56 HKV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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