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FG56 PNN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

80,412 mi
Last recorded80,412 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 PNN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2026 80,412 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 79,362 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 79,362 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 76,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 76,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower pivot bearing has excessive play.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 73,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 73,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Steering pin / bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 70,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub pin/bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 70,515 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing Steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub pin/bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 66,286 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 66,285 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 62,855 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 62,855 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 60,091 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 60,018 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 56,485 miles

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

nsf axle leaking with weight off

Fail 14 Aug 2018 56,437 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

nsf axle leaking with weight off

Pass 24 Jul 2017 52,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 52,349 miles

Ball joint has excessive play at arm from steering box (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,579 miles

Slight play at N/s/f wheel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 45,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 45,851 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 42,398 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play felt at o/s/f and n/s/r wheels.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 37,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 37,654 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 32,635 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 26,961 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 26,912 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 21,264 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 15,775 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 15,775 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 PNN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 FG56 PNN, 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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FG56 PNN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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