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HG56 TGE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,652 mi
Last recorded75,652 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 75,652 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 68,919 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 68,918 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 62,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material a strong advise to change this pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 62,588 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material a strong advise to change this pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 46,253 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 46,253 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 42,289 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight corrosion in exhaust system

Pass 16 Aug 2016 42,090 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 42,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 40,725 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 39,277 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 34,836 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 27,718 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 23,344 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 16,661 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 9,879 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 TGE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TGE, 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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What year was HG56 TGE registered?

HG56 TGE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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