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GU56 BXC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,085 mi
Last recorded135,085 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 BXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 135,085 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 127,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 127,569 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 126,721 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 126,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 125,024 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle both swivel housings (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 125,019 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear both (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle both swivel housings (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 121,185 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Both front axle swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 115,676 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front axle both swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

O/S step corroded and holed

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 110,666 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides outer side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear diff oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 110,660 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear diff oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 102,305 miles

Both N/S tyres outer sidewalls worn

N/S head light beam pattern fading

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 93,313 miles

Front and rear nearside tyres outer sidewalls damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Offside and nearside rear upper (2.7.4)

Steering damper end bush worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 93,313 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front and rear nearside tyres outer sidewalls damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Offside and nearside rear upper (2.7.4)

Steering damper end bush worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 85,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 85,560 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Offside and nearside (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 78,343 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both shock absorber bushes worn

Fail 19 Feb 2016 78,343 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 17 Feb 2015 71,731 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 61,687 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 51,881 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 41,076 miles

underside of car muddy

Pass 15 Feb 2011 33,539 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 25,659 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 25,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,751 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 24,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GU56 BXC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU56 BXC, 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 GU56 BXC registered?

GU56 BXC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is GU56 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 BXC shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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