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BJ56 HLA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

119,578 mi
Last recorded119,578 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 119,578 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 116,284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 112,733 miles

Offside Front seat belt buckle missing covers

Pass 2 Nov 2022 109,390 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 105,735 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 101,762 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 97,970 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 92,911 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 86,522 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 79,981 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 72,381 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 65,317 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 57,762 miles

N/S/R Tyre perished and worn.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,357 miles

Front number plate damaged.

N/S Door mirror damaged.

Slight wear N/S/R Lower shock absorber bush worn.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 43,271 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 43,271 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 34,947 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 26,158 miles

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

Rear Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 26,158 miles

Rear Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

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 HLA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BJ56 HLA, 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 BJ56 HLA registered?

BJ56 HLA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is BJ56 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ56 HLA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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