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HX56 FVC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

129,532 mi
Last recorded129,532 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 FVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 129,532 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

front swivel housing leaking, leaking on tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2026 129,501 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

front swivel housing leaking, leaking on tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2025 126,505 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective differential mounting deteriorated

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 126,495 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective differential mounting deteriorated

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering system slightly rough on lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 123,029 miles

Rear "A" frame gaitor seteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 123,023 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear "A" frame gaitor seteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 118,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside swept area large vertical crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 118,203 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing joint to drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Towbar component fractured suport arm bolt broken (6.1.6 (a))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached retaining nut and arm loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside swept area large vertical crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 114,370 miles

Rear "A" frame gaitor deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 114,364 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose on universal joint (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman joint gaitor (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/85x16 M&S GENERAL GRABBER AT 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to LEGAL LIMIT. 235/85x16 M&S GENERAL GRABBER AT 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 235/85x16 M&S GENERAL GRABBER AT 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear "A" frame gaitor deteriorated

Spare tyre defective 235/85x16 M&S GENERAL GRABBER AT 2

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 110,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/85R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear "A" frame gaitor deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2020 110,529 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/85R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear "A" frame gaitor deteriorated

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 101,740 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 101,734 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Pitman joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 91,979 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering damper has slight play in a bush

Fail 12 Feb 2018 91,972 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering damper has slight play in a bush

Pass 2 Feb 2017 82,644 miles

Diesel fuel smell from under bonnet but no leaks detected at time of MOT test

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering damper has slight play in a bush

Fail 30 Jan 2017 82,638 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/85x16C M+S (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Diesel fuel smell from under bonnet but no leaks detected at time of MOT test

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering damper has slight play in a bush

Pass 23 Jan 2016 72,743 miles

Steering damper has slight movement in a bush

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 72,738 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/85x16C (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 235/85x16C (4.1.E.1)

Steering damper has slight movement in a bush

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 62,422 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 62,416 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 53,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 53,235 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,823 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,716 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

advise handbrake travel

Fail 15 Nov 2011 37,716 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise handbrake travel

Pass 3 Nov 2010 25,022 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 12,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both nearside door steps damaged

front bumper damaged, nearside

nearside front wing panel slight damage

steering damper bush, slight wear

Pass 28 Nov 2009 12,928 miles

both nearside door steps damaged

front bumper damaged, nearside

nearside front wing panel slight damage

steering damper bush, slight wear

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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HX56 FVC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 HX56 FVC, 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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HX56 FVC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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