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GV56 GHO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

81,878 mi
Last recorded81,878 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 GHO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 81,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake backing plate damaged (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated tank vent return pipe to filer neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 78,982 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 77,511 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 May 2023 73,585 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 68,713 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 64,903 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 57,775 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 57,775 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 57,116 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 53,920 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower rears (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 52,100 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 49,977 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 46,131 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 41,117 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 38,532 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 32,795 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 27,736 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 21,567 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 GHO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 GHO, 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 GV56 GHO?

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What year was GV56 GHO registered?

GV56 GHO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is GV56 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV56 GHO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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