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FG56 JZD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,280 mi
Last recorded72,280 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 JZD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 72,280 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 66,557 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 59,008 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel seal damp

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 54,936 miles

Front Both front shock absorber turrets slightly corroded

Front Both front swivel housings slightly leaking

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from oil filter/oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Diesel filter corroded & damp

Fail 23 Jan 2023 54,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross-member corroded & holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Both front shock absorber turrets slightly corroded

Front Both front swivel housings slightly leaking

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from oil filter/oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Diesel filter corroded & damp

Pass 25 Oct 2021 53,135 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 51,943 miles

Front both swivels leaking oil slight

Pass 1 Oct 2019 51,033 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 50,068 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 48,159 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 45,288 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,500 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 39,106 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 35,885 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 35,885 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,927 miles

Engine oil leak from filter area and dripping onto steering components

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 27,995 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2010 23,257 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

coolant level low

Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,257 miles

coolant level low

Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,450 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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FG56 JZD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FG56 JZD, 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 FG56 JZD registered?

FG56 JZD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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