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LD56 JSU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

82,615 mi
Last recorded82,615 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 JSU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 82,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 82,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 82,271 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2025 82,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 28 May 2024 81,789 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2024 81,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 81,137 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 23 May 2023 81,137 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 May 2022 80,465 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 79,512 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 77,682 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 76,804 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 68,147 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 68,146 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 55,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn below service standard (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front axle joints leaking oil

rear axle pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 18 Nov 2016 45,592 miles

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

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

front inner hub seals leaking

nearside front steering damper bushes cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,240 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes on chassis near transmission brake have some surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Slight leak from swivel seal-not on brakes at this time

Nearside Rear Nail in Tyre

Offside Front Swivel seal leaking- not on brakes at this time

Fail 7 Oct 2015 35,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes on chassis near transmission brake have some surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Slight leak from swivel seal-not on brakes at this time

Nearside Rear Nail in Tyre

Offside Front Swivel seal leaking- not on brakes at this time

Pass 1 Sep 2015 34,951 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 33,116 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 30,215 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 27,573 miles

winch pipes rubbing on prop shaft

Fail 8 Oct 2012 27,573 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

winch pipes rubbing on prop shaft

Pass 3 Oct 2011 23,351 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 20,309 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 17,954 miles

both front wiper blades slightly worn (need replacing soon)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all four suspension coil springs have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2009 17,954 miles

all four suspension coil springs have heavy surface corrosion

both front wiper blades slightly worn (need replacing soon)

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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LD56 JSU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LD56 JSU, 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 LD56 JSU registered?

LD56 JSU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is LD56 JSU safe to buy?

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