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LN56 ZZG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,571 mi
Last recorded51,571 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 ZZG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 51,571 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 51,571 miles

Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 51,423 miles

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front hub seal weeping

Offside Front hub seal weeping

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 51,423 miles

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front hub seal weeping

Offside Front hub seal weeping

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 50,233 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front hub seal weeping

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 49,585 miles

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

Nearside Front hub seal weeping

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 49,249 miles

FRONT DIFF OIL LEAK...

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 49,238 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SHOCKER ABSORBER MOUNTING... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

FRONT DIFF OIL LEAK...

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCKER ABSORBER MOUNTING... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 47,618 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKING...

FRONT DIFF OIL LEAK...

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 43,236 miles

ALL TYRES HAVE CRACKING SIDEWALLS...

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 41,891 miles

All tyres have age related cracks in the side walls

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 40,534 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 39,222 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 38,137 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,988 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 37,988 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 29,918 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,831 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 20,044 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 14,720 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 14,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 8,498 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 8,498 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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LN56 ZZG 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 73.9%.

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 LN56 ZZG, 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 LN56 ZZG registered?

LN56 ZZG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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