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LD56 PHA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,601 mi
Last recorded35,601 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 35,601 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 34,524 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside step corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2020 33,072 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 32,127 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 30,755 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 27,404 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 25,166 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 24,042 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 23,179 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 22,437 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 22,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 21,462 miles

n/s/r seat base broken

Pass 29 Sep 2011 19,613 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 15,609 miles

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Fail 30 Sep 2010 15,609 miles

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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 13,596 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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LD56 PHA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LD56 PHA, 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 PHA registered?

LD56 PHA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 October 2006.

Is LD56 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD56 PHA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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