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GF56 BAA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

8,115 mi
Last recorded8,115 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 BAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 8,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread & inner & outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight oil leak both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tread & inner & outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive front & rear diffs & leaking from parking brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 7,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded,across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring/shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

slight play in o/s/f swivel joint.both front joint seals leaking oil

Pass 15 Feb 2024 7,541 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and slight oil leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 7,532 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and slight oil leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 7,413 miles

Offside Front tractor joint damp and has slight play

corrosion to chassis rails

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 22 Nov 2022 7,405 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle upper A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tractor joint damp and has slight play

corrosion to chassis rails

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 Nov 2021 7,189 miles

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

rear axle upper A frame ball joint dust cover in poor condition

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 18 Nov 2021 7,162 miles

Fuel pipe damaged breather pipe split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear axle upper A frame ball joint dust cover in poor condition

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 28 Nov 2020 7,073 miles

All tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Corrosion to all chassis rails

Propshaft brake slight fluid leak

Wheel bearing has slight play Close to excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 7,066 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.1.2 (e) (i))

All tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Corrosion to all chassis rails

Propshaft brake slight fluid leak

Wheel bearing has slight play Close to excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 6,748 miles

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

corrosion to chassis rail

Pass 8 Aug 2018 5,788 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 5,314 miles

Corrosion to both front shock turrets

Slight oil leak from prob brake, back plate

Pass 14 Sep 2016 4,792 miles

Corrosion to chassis

Pass 16 Sep 2015 4,585 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 4,331 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 4,320 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 39,099 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 3,909 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 26,203 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 2,251 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 1,855 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 1,482 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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GF56 BAA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 GF56 BAA, 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 GF56 BAA registered?

GF56 BAA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is GF56 BAA safe to buy?

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