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HG56 LNX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

20,250 mi
Last recorded20,250 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 LNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 20,250 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 19,477 miles

Central Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened hand brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 19,477 miles

Central Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened hand brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 18,834 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 17,331 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 15,655 miles

Front axle gaiters split

Handbrake just met requirements

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 15,655 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front axle gaiters split

Handbrake just met requirements

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 14,642 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 12,780 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 12,450 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 12,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

steering damper has light misting of oil

Fail 24 Jul 2018 12,019 miles

Central Brake disc contaminated parking brake (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

steering damper has light misting of oil

Pass 25 Jul 2017 11,854 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 11,854 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 9,748 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 4,461 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 4,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 4,283 miles

corroding badly in chassie

front and rear springs badly corroded

front head light aims just meet min level will need new adjusters next mot badly corroded.

rear tow bar electrics bad connetion

this vehicle is the blackpool life boat spends all its time on the beach and in the sea. corroding badly !!!!!

under body badly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2012 4,273 miles

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

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front and rear springs badly corroded

rear tow bar electrics bad connetion

under body badly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 3,796 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 3,791 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 2,708 miles

Slight noise from front hub bearings,not exessive.

Fail 26 Oct 2010 2,692 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Slight noise from front hub bearings,not exessive.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 1,926 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 1,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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HG56 LNX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HG56 LNX, 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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HG56 LNX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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