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LG56 UCW

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

231,484 mi
Last recorded231,484 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 UCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 231,484 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 222,843 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 212,980 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 202,976 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 193,712 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 183,189 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 174,459 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 163,025 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 152,238 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 141,103 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 130,547 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 118,736 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 107,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 96,170 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 85,771 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 68,836 miles

both sides rear tyres tread wearing low

differential oil seal leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,418 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 57,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UCW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 UCW, 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 UCW registered?

LG56 UCW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is LG56 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG56 UCW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG56 UCW have outstanding finance?

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