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HV56 ZTS

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,615 mi
Last recorded84,615 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 ZTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 84,615 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 83,800 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 81,979 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 80,501 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 78,964 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 76,685 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 76,667 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 71,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump and hoses are damp but not dripping (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver's (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 65,456 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 60,562 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 60,562 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 55,243 miles

front diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2015 48,086 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 48,086 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 42,702 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 42,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2013 40,739 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 40,739 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 37,199 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 30,798 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 20,552 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 20,574 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 ZTS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZTS, 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

How do I check the history of HV56 ZTS?

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What year was HV56 ZTS registered?

HV56 ZTS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is HV56 ZTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV56 ZTS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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