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GU56 LXF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

105,574 mi
Last recorded105,574 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 LXF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 105,574 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 98,746 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - Worn slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 98,746 miles

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

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

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - Worn slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 90,547 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight oil leak but not excessive

Fail 24 Oct 2023 90,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight oil leak but not excessive

Pass 25 Oct 2022 79,241 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle ball joint boot. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 70,814 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 70,523 miles

Exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2019 70,422 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 70,370 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 69,761 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 67,833 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2017 67,833 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet missing (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2016 63,551 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

oil leak

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 2 Sep 2016 63,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

oil leak

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 5 Sep 2015 60,027 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front and rear inner brake pads not seen

nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 54,780 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2014 54,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 48,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 447,889 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

nearside rear seat broken

Fail 7 Sep 2012 447,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust starting to corrode

nearside rear seat broken

Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,942 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,408 miles

both front hub seals slightly leaking

major oil leak from engine

Fail 14 Sep 2010 35,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front hub seals slightly leaking

major oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,177 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 LXF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LXF, 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 LXF registered?

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

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The MOT history for GU56 LXF shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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