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FL56 EKX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

162,255 mi
Last recorded162,255 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 162,255 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 160,121 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 157,633 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 153,644 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 153,603 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 149,975 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth clutch pedal rubber missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight oil leak from hub

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reversing lamp cover missing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 149,969 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached broken at axle (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth clutch pedal rubber missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight oil leak from hub

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reversing lamp cover missing

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 145,948 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 141,978 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 137,678 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 131,633 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 131,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 126,435 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 126,435 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 119,048 miles

Centre Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 106,060 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 106,060 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 92,238 miles

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

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

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 92,238 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 779,373 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 779,373 miles

Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 63,242 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 63,242 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,791 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,806 miles

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

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

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 EKX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FL56 EKX, 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 FL56 EKX registered?

FL56 EKX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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