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LG56 FNJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,059 mi
Last recorded88,059 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 FNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 88,059 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside side step corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2025 88,058 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside side step corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2024 86,845 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 85,310 miles

oil leak

rear arm bush slight worn

Fail 14 Dec 2023 85,329 miles

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

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

Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail o/s rear brake fluid (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

rear arm bush slight worn

Pass 11 Nov 2022 82,370 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 77,665 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2020 73,556 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 68,785 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 68,785 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 63,077 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 56,839 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 56,837 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 50,738 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 44,910 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 39,042 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 31,254 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2013 31,254 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 28,796 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 28,796 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,959 miles

n/s/f swivel housing leaking but not onto brakes as yet

wiper blades poor but not effecting drivers view

Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,377 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leaking from n/s/f swivel housing seal

Fail 1 Apr 2010 23,373 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leaking from n/s/f swivel housing seal

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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LG56 FNJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LG56 FNJ, 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

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What year was LG56 FNJ registered?

LG56 FNJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is LG56 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG56 FNJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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