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FM56 WLP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,507 mi
Last recorded50,507 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 WLP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 50,507 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 50,474 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 50,416 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 41,946 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 41,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 39,481 miles

Rear shock absorber bushes worn.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,437 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 25,821 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 16,875 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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FM56 WLP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FM56 WLP, 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

How do I check the history of FM56 WLP?

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What year was FM56 WLP registered?

FM56 WLP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is FM56 WLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM56 WLP shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM56 WLP have outstanding finance?

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