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HJ56 XZO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

117,974 mi
Last recorded117,974 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 XZO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 117,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 114,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in paint/under-seal (1.1.11 (c))

under side of vehicle painted/under-sealed

Fail 4 Mar 2025 114,252 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Fuel system component leaking side of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced passenger seat belt inner wheel arch (marked yellow) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in paint/under-seal (1.1.11 (c))

under side of vehicle painted/under-sealed

Pass 25 Jan 2024 112,941 miles

steering idler rubber cover is deteriorated

Fail 24 Jan 2024 112,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

steering idler rubber cover is deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2023 109,413 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

steering box drop arm ball joint rubber perished

Fail 18 Jan 2023 109,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault tc light on (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

steering box drop arm ball joint rubber perished

Pass 24 Jan 2022 103,835 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 103,763 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 98,773 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x 2 (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 987,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft likely to become detached x 4 bolts (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x 2 (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 95,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 95,014 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers not parking out of drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 86,804 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 79,510 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 79,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)

Traction control light on indicates a fault

Pass 25 Oct 2016 75,295 miles

both front to rear brake pipes at last clip from rear brake hoses slightly corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2016 75,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

traction control light on indicating fault

Pass 28 Oct 2015 71,807 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 68,787 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 65,707 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 65,707 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 62,603 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 13 Oct 2010 55,227 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 51,536 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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HJ56 XZO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HJ56 XZO, 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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HJ56 XZO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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