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LA56 MHK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,537 mi
Last recorded108,537 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 MHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 108,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 108,535 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 102,771 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 102,768 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 99,092 miles

nearside and offside rear chassis members corroded

rear x member corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2023 99,092 miles

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside and offside rear chassis members corroded

rear x member corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 93,915 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 93,915 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 88,413 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside/offside rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2020 82,685 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 77,713 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 70,827 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 21 Sep 2017 64,173 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 64,173 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake drum contaminated by oil hand brake on back of gear box (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 56,908 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 50,064 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014
Pass 11 Oct 2013 31,960 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2013 31,960 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 28,479 miles

Oil leak

undercar very dirty

Pass 12 Oct 2011 25,813 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 20,945 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 15,157 miles

slight o/s swivel seal leak

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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LA56 MHK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 LA56 MHK, 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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What year was LA56 MHK registered?

LA56 MHK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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