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GX56 BAA

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

165,700 mi
Last recorded165,700 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 BAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 165,700 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 162,206 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 157,974 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 153,246 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 148,731 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 145,380 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 141,045 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 136,287 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 130,896 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 125,051 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 121,676 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 116,727 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 102,762 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 102,762 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 87,661 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 72,878 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 57,258 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,355 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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GX56 BAA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White 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 GX56 BAA, 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 GX56 BAA registered?

GX56 BAA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is GX56 BAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX56 BAA 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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