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GV56 GKJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

260,069 mi
Last recorded260,069 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 GKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 260,069 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear bordering excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 260,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Rubbing on lower spring cup on lock (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear bordering excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 250,271 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nsf, osr and all 4 "D" bushes have play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component slightly loose Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central front to rear pipes heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 250,271 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting hole in join between rear chassis and cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nsf, osr and all 4 "D" bushes have play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component slightly loose Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central front to rear pipes heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 250,255 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail to cross beam rotted/holed and not fully attached. Inside and outside. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/r and all 4 x "D" Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component slightly loose Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 237,582 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lose ()

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

Offside Front drivers seat in poor condition

Fail 30 Oct 2023 237,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lose ()

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

Offside Front drivers seat in poor condition

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

steering damper mounting bush worn

Pass 27 Oct 2022 229,666 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 229,660 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn swivel pins worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 219,031 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose on mounting ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 219,026 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch trim damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose on mounting ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 208,308 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror loose on mounting ()

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 208,304 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn arm to chassis bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn arm to chassis bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit rear door wiring broken (4.11 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror loose on mounting ()

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 197,366 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 180,658 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 163,786 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

both front swivel seals leaking slightly

steering box leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2016 146,145 miles

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 29 Oct 2015 131,101 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 113,822 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2013 95,321 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 79,696 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 64,247 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 48,326 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 31,103 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 GKJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 GV56 GKJ, 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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GV56 GKJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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