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LG56 FON

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

21,116 mi
Last recorded21,116 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 FON
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 21,116 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 20,563 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 19,473 miles

tractor joints leaking oil

Fail 15 Dec 2023 19,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tractor joints leaking oil

Pass 6 Dec 2022 18,832 miles

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

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

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

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

front tractor seals leaking

Fail 6 Dec 2022 18,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tractor seals leaking

Pass 30 Nov 2021 18,016 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 18,016 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer jet missing (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe damaged breather pipe split over tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 17,582 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive front axle swivel housing leaking grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive front axle swivel housing leaking grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres have age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 17,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose damaged fuel tank vent pipe split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel hose damaged fuel vent pipe perished and split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive front axle swivel housing leaking grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive front axle swivel housing leaking grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle breather pipe rubbing rear prop shaft

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres have age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 17,196 miles

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

Nearside Front oil leak from axle swivel housing

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

Offside Front oil leak from axle swivel housing

Fail 8 Nov 2019 17,191 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle ball joint dust cover perished and split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe damaged breather pipe split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe damaged filler neck breather pipe split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front oil leak from axle swivel housing

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

Offside Front oil leak from axle swivel housing

Pass 18 Oct 2018 16,717 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 16,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 16,441 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 15,674 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 14,501 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 14,501 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 14,234 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Apr 2013 12,046 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 10,456 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 6,906 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 5,411 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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LG56 FON 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 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 FON, 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 LG56 FON registered?

LG56 FON is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is LG56 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG56 FON 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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