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LG56 OFY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,940 mi
Last recorded51,940 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 OFY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 51,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 50,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 49,262 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 48,308 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 Nail in tyre

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play above rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 46,289 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 44,261 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 40,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 40,779 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 on top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 37,723 miles

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))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 37,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering damper slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 36,119 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 36,119 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 34,511 miles

rear step insecure

Fail 22 Aug 2017 34,511 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Towbar component insecure elec socket (6.6.1)

rear step insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2016 32,788 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,326 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 31,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 29,381 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 27,866 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 27,866 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,416 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,005 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 20,650 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,348 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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 OFY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG56 OFY, 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 OFY registered?

LG56 OFY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is LG56 OFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG56 OFY shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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