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FL56 EKD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,161 mi
Last recorded61,161 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 EKD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 61,161 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 54,905 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 54,756 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 54,750 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm under steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 54,364 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 53,756 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 52,821 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 52,796 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 50,286 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 47,073 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 43,015 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 38,967 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 38,967 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 38,873 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 37,760 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 34,703 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 31,460 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,058 miles

slight play steering arm drag link

Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,771 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 19,421 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,158 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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FL56 EKD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FL56 EKD, 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 FL56 EKD registered?

FL56 EKD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is FL56 EKD safe to buy?

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