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FV56 ROH

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,012 mi
Last recorded42,012 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 ROH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 42,012 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm Bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm Bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 41,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play front ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 40,698 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 39,177 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 37,456 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 35,848 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 34,236 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 31,606 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 29,599 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 27,101 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 24,566 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 21,983 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 19,169 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 16,633 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 13,939 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 12,937 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 11,158 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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FV56 ROH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 FV56 ROH, 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

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What year was FV56 ROH registered?

FV56 ROH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is FV56 ROH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV56 ROH shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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