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HG56 TFO

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,397 mi
Last recorded125,397 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 TFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2026 125,397 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front steering swivel slight oil leak

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 125,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Non genuine lamp fitted poor beam pattern only just met requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Non genuine lamp fitted poor beam pattern only just met requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 125,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Non genuine lamp fitted poor beam pattern only just met requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Non genuine lamp fitted poor beam pattern only just met requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Toped up washer bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 123,993 miles

Nearside Advise headlamp pattern poor non genuine headlamps fitted

Offside Advise headlamp pattern poor non genuine headlamp fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2019 123,107 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 122,243 miles

Nearside Front 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)

slight corrosion in exhaust system

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Sep 2016 122,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f track rod end rubber dust cover perrished

slight corrosin in exhaust system

Pass 14 Sep 2015 121,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres out of shape (slightly)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 121,000 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 120,993 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 107,424 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 92,904 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 76,849 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 57,460 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 57,460 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 TFO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TFO, 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 TFO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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