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FL56 LFH

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,798 mi
Last recorded52,798 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 52,798 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 52,794 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 51,095 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 51,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 50,038 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 48,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 47,204 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive P A S pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 46,015 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 45,569 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 45,569 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 45,327 miles

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

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

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

steering damper bush worn

Fail 7 Mar 2019 45,327 miles

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

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

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

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

steering damper bush worn

Pass 14 Feb 2018 44,931 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,615 miles

ALL TYRES ARE CUT IN TREAD

O/S F TYRE HAS A CUT ON INNER SIDE WALL

Pass 9 Mar 2015 42,651 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in inner side wall but not deep enough to show cord

Pass 19 Feb 2014 41,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,942 miles

stone chip in the windscreen

Fail 7 Mar 2012 39,933 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre inner side wall slight damaged

slight play in the front propshaft rear uj

stone chip in the windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,001 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 38,001 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 31,357 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front wipers poor

hand brake has long travel

Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,357 miles

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

front wipers poor

hand brake has long travel

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 LFH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LFH, 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 LFH registered?

FL56 LFH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is FL56 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL56 LFH shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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