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GK56 WOV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

152,915 mi
Last recorded152,915 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 WOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 152,915 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 152,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 147,336 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 144,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 143,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 143,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 141,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 141,329 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer jet missing (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 136,116 miles

Nearside Front tyre out of shape

Offside Front tyre out of shape

Fail 24 Aug 2020 136,116 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre out of shape

Offside Front tyre out of shape

Pass 10 Sep 2019 128,698 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

slight lift(play) in rear axle a frame ball joint..

steering damper bush has slight play..

Fail 10 Sep 2019 128,698 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet missing (3.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

slight lift(play) in rear axle a frame ball joint..

steering damper bush has slight play..

Pass 1 Sep 2018 120,523 miles

Front prop uj slight play

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

slight play in rear aframe ball joint

Fail 31 Aug 2018 120,523 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/85/16 general grabber (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front prop uj slight play

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

slight play in rear aframe ball joint

Pass 15 Sep 2017 112,986 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 105,404 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 105,404 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 98,204 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 89,700 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 89,700 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 79,865 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 79,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 70,395 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,915 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 58,915 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 37,724 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 37,724 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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GK56 WOV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GK56 WOV, 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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GK56 WOV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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