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GU56 LXH

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,665 mi
Last recorded89,665 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 89,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 86,882 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 85,162 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated watts linkage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 83,269 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Front Differential seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall and tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall and tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 80,927 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F SWIVEL JOINTS ARE LEAKING

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE AND GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR CHASSIS RAILS ARE CORRODED

Fail 2 Mar 2022 80,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

N/S/F AND O/S/F SWIVEL JOINTS ARE LEAKING

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE AND GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR CHASSIS RAILS ARE CORRODED

Pass 26 Feb 2021 78,420 miles

Both o/s tyres wearing on edges

Both rear tyres over 10 years old

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion at various points on chassis

Fail 26 Feb 2021 78,420 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Both o/s tyres wearing on edges

Both rear tyres over 10 years old

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion at various points on chassis

Pass 27 Feb 2020 75,543 miles

Both rear anti roll bar link ball joint dust covers are slightly perished

Front Minor chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 71,153 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 64,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 67,400 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 61,517 miles

Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both faded (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

steering damper off side bush/bolt worn

Fail 16 Mar 2017 61,514 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded @ rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance both faded (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

steering damper off side bush/bolt worn

Pass 26 Feb 2016 58,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside drag link damper bush worn

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,980 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

grease around front swivels

slight play in o/s steering damper

Fail 16 Mar 2015 55,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

grease around front swivels

slight play in o/s steering damper

Pass 14 Mar 2014 49,977 miles

Grease Around Front Swivel Joints

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

Oil leak

Steering Dampner Bush Slight Play

Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,961 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight engine oil leak

Slight grease around front swivels

Pass 8 Feb 2012 37,471 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,921 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

washer jets require adjusting.

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 LXH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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