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BJ56 ZVT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,703 mi
Last recorded121,703 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 ZVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 121,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 120,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 119,395 miles

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

both front coil springs slight corroded

front diff leaking oil,

Fail 31 Aug 2023 119,386 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both front coil springs slight corroded

front diff leaking oil,

Pass 1 Aug 2022 109,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 109,120 miles

Nearside Cab steps ring so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Cab steps ring so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn half of bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 98,990 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 88,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 84,965 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 78,873 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 72,100 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 71,479 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play + dust cover deteriorated (2.2.B.1f)

center to rear exhaust joint and bracket corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 69,141 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 64,938 miles

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

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

rear diff seal damp

Pass 19 May 2014 61,030 miles

signs of oil leaking from gearbox and engine

Pass 13 May 2013 55,640 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 50,487 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 50,475 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,984 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 ZVT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT registered?

BJ56 ZVT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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The MOT history for BJ56 ZVT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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