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GG56 MUD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,151 mi
Last recorded81,151 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG56 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 81,151 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 81,074 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2025 81,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively damaged copper section of front too rear brake pipe kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front swivel seal leaking

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 80,978 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 80,967 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 77,285 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 75,398 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 75,398 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 72,440 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 70,286 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,084 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 62,389 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 54,495 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 45,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 45,261 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,669 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 37,957 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,831 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,372 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 21,509 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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GG56 MUD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GG56 MUD, 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 GG56 MUD registered?

GG56 MUD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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