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FP56 RXL

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,627 mi
Last recorded64,627 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 RXL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 64,627 miles

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

both hub seals leaking

Pass 2 Dec 2024 64,420 miles

Offside Front hub swivel seal is leaking slightly

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 63,626 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 63,608 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Nov 2022 62,279 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 60,787 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 58,922 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 55,696 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 55,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 53,199 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 46,111 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 45,100 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 41,538 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 35,574 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 29,352 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 27,606 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 26,616 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes greased

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 23,413 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 18,066 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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FP56 RXL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FP56 RXL, 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 FP56 RXL registered?

FP56 RXL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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