CarVerify

Free Car Check

FP56 JUE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,622 mi
Last recorded141,622 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 JUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 141,622 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center pipe above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 141,622 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center pipe above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 121,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f axle outer seal leaking

Fail 27 Mar 2019 121,849 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f axle outer seal leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2018 100,469 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion to both rear inner steps

Pass 20 Mar 2017 76,232 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2017 76,232 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2016 54,710 miles

Front & rear brake disc lipped & slightly worn

LED sidelights fitted front & rear

N/S/F swivel ball seal leaking

Fail 4 Mar 2016 54,710 miles

Front & rear brake disc lipped & slightly worn

LED sidelights fitted front & rear

N/S/F swivel ball seal leaking

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 51,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2014 47,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s & o/s front hub seals leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2014 47,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s & o/s front hub seals leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2013 47,702 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2012 42,890 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 42,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 38,035 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 26,927 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 26,919 miles

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 21,820 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FP56 JUE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FP56 JUE, 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 FP56 JUE?

You can check the full history of FP56 JUE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FP56 JUE registered?

FP56 JUE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is FP56 JUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP56 JUE shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP56 JUE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FP56 JUE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.