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GV56 GGU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

152,077 mi
Last recorded152,077 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 GGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 152,077 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 146,281 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 141,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 136,043 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 136,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 28 Mar 2022 131,408 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 126,750 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 122,921 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 118,245 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 117,667 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 115,464 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 113,271 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 113,023 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 104,493 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 92,201 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 80,042 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 67,043 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,043 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 53,875 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,145 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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GV56 GGU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GV56 GGU, 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

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What year was GV56 GGU registered?

GV56 GGU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is GV56 GGU safe to buy?

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