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FG56 TRZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,537 mi
Last recorded85,537 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 TRZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 85,537 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 85,502 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 979,555 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 65,732 miles

rear b/pipecorroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 62,960 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 58,903 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,303 miles

all brake pipes are corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2012 56,640 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear registration plate is part obscured by ladder but is not likely to be misread.

registration lamp has dirt trapped inside lens.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 54,495 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 54,490 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 49,284 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 49,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,693 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 TRZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TRZ, 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 FG56 TRZ registered?

FG56 TRZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 2006.

Is FG56 TRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG56 TRZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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