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LS56 XAJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

150,506 mi
Last recorded150,506 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 XAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 150,506 miles

All 4 tyres stepped on inner edge

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension mounts and components corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2024 150,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all 4 tyres stepped on inner edge

suspension mounts and components corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 144,637 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/85 16c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel mounting bushes to arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play forward most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside side step heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel bushes to arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside side step heavily corroded

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 137,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 126,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 120,551 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 109,150 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 94,933 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 82,757 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 69,925 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,342 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 61,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wipers begun to tear

Pass 17 Oct 2013 54,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 47,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,660 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,558 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 26,190 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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LS56 XAJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LS56 XAJ, 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 LS56 XAJ registered?

LS56 XAJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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