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GU56 LXD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,734 mi
Last recorded114,734 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 LXD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 114,734 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 114,699 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 111,042 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 107,303 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 107,211 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 103,303 miles

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 98,444 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 93,677 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 93,666 miles

Brake performance not tested due to steering joint (1.2.1 (g))

Steering box likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2020 87,172 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 87,095 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 81,094 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 74,843 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 69,013 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 63,957 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 58,077 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 52,429 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 45,470 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,656 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,444 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 27,166 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 20,538 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 LXD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LXD, 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 LXD?

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What year was GU56 LXD registered?

GU56 LXD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is GU56 LXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 LXD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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