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GU56 LWZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,158 mi
Last recorded49,158 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 LWZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 49,158 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 47,101 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 45,148 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 41,995 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 38,568 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 35,719 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 33,293 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 30,646 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 28,597 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 26,482 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 24,348 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 227,196 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 20,615 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 18,153 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 159,543 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 12,802 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 9,152 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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GU56 LWZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GU56 LWZ, 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

How do I check the history of GU56 LWZ?

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What year was GU56 LWZ registered?

GU56 LWZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is GU56 LWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 LWZ shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU56 LWZ have outstanding finance?

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