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HN56 ZCX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,607 mi
Last recorded69,607 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 ZCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 69,607 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 67,742 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 66,031 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 63,038 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 60,412 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 56,957 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 53,051 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 49,066 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 49,066 miles

Registration plate incorrect replace front and rear (0.1 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 48,458 miles

Rear diff leaking

Fail 5 Mar 2018 48,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear diff leaking

Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,982 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 42,598 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 37,817 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 31,717 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 28,622 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2011 23,471 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 23,471 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 18,210 miles

Nearside rear indicator light lens broken but shows correct colour light

Rear metal brake pipe to flexible hose slightly corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2010 18,210 miles

Nearside rear indicator light lens broken but shows correct colour light

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear metal brake pipe to flexible hose slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2009 13,206 miles

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

SUSPECT OIL LEAK INTO H/BRAKE CENTRE DRUM

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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HN56 ZCX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HN56 ZCX, 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 HN56 ZCX registered?

HN56 ZCX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is HN56 ZCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN56 ZCX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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