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HV56 OWC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,731 mi
Last recorded138,731 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 OWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 138,731 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 136,485 miles

Nearside Front front passenger seat removed at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2023 132,818 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 129,501 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 129,501 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 119,476 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 119,476 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 115,616 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 106,315 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 94,765 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,780 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 63,134 miles

both rear drive flange/half shaft worn

front propshaft UJ worn

Pass 8 May 2015 46,493 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 30,407 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,074 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 13,180 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 9,926 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 7,950 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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HV56 OWC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HV56 OWC, 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 HV56 OWC registered?

HV56 OWC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is HV56 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV56 OWC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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