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FN56 HSX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

123,216 mi
Last recorded123,216 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 HSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 123,216 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2026 123,214 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle central support (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 122,493 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 122,490 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm balljoint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 120,653 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 117,695 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 113,588 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 113,586 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 109,047 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 109,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 104,773 miles

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

both front spheres damp/leaking

Fail 19 Mar 2020 104,772 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

both front spheres damp/leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2019 101,553 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight play in steering damper lower bush

Pass 19 Mar 2018 97,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,127 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 90,075 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 86,722 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2015 86,689 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 82,838 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 67,927 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 67,919 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,256 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 47,256 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,085 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 33,085 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

ADVISE ON N/S/R INDICATOR LENS MISSING

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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FN56 HSX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FN56 HSX, 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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FN56 HSX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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