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HG56 LNY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

255,679 mi
Last recorded255,679 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2026 255,679 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 244,396 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 23,426 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 21,520 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 20,046 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 18,455 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 16,765 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 15,536 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 3,336 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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HG56 LNY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HG56 LNY, 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 HG56 LNY?

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What year was HG56 LNY registered?

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

Is HG56 LNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG56 LNY shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HG56 LNY have outstanding finance?

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