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FY56 XKE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,875 mi
Last recorded49,875 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 XKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 49,875 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four...... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 47,970 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 46,801 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 44,865 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 44,211 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 43,036 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 39,800 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 39,046 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 39,029 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 37,086 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 37,086 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 33,820 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 29,712 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 25,624 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 25,624 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 22,282 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 17,663 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 12,594 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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FY56 XKE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FY56 XKE, 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 FY56 XKE registered?

FY56 XKE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is FY56 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 XKE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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