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HG56 LOJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,461 mi
Last recorded29,461 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 29,461 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 29,271 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 28,704 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported from mater cylinder, fouling each other. Now moved (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front brake disc backplate broken and missing

Offside Rear brake backplate missing

Offside Rear suspension spring seems weaker than nearside

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axle - replaced in clip (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. only just exceeded 50% efficiency (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 28,704 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported from mater cylinder, fouling each other. Now moved (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake disc backplate broken and missing

Offside Rear brake backplate missing

Offside Rear suspension spring seems weaker than nearside

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axle - replaced in clip (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. only just exceeded 50% efficiency (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 27,913 miles

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 27,913 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 27,070 miles

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

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

Rear differential oil seal leaking

parking brake disc coroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 26,786 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 26,403 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 25,754 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 25,034 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 25,006 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 23,639 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 21,636 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 19,624 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 17,989 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 15,440 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 12,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 10,703 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 23 Oct 2009 8,746 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 LOJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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