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GV56 VYX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,335 mi
Last recorded87,335 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 87,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner & outer front pipes, both rear pipes & front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 87,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner & outer front pipes, both rear pipes & front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 87,281 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears, both inner front, both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 87,237 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 87,075 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 87,075 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 83,295 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 83,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 79,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 78,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 76,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 74,471 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 70,380 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 64,818 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 61,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,165 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 50,725 miles

n/s/f swivel has slight oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 41,078 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 31,151 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 VYX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VYX, 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 GV56 VYX registered?

GV56 VYX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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The MOT history for GV56 VYX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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