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HK56 LZN

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

97,159 mi
Last recorded97,159 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 LZN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 97,159 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 94,538 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 87,960 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 85,425 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 83,980 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 81,493 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 79,521 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 73,485 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above chassis & at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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 2 Feb 2017 65,396 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 55,873 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 46,203 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 43,175 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 42,131 miles

Both front seat belts marked

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wipers do not park properly

Fail 25 Jan 2012 37,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 37,194 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 29,140 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 17,581 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 7,813 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 3,291 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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HK56 LZN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HK56 LZN, 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

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What year was HK56 LZN registered?

HK56 LZN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is HK56 LZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK56 LZN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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