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LX56 DHY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,599 mi
Last recorded47,599 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 DHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 47,599 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 47,598 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 47,062 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 47,045 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 46,592 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 45,031 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 43,361 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 41,789 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 41,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 41,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule above the diff (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule above the diff (1.1.12 (f) (i))

windscreen has chips but not obscuring drivers view

Pass 14 Aug 2017 38,855 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 38,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 32,741 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 28,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades split

strong advise noise, clonking from steering lock area

Pass 13 Aug 2014 26,225 miles

STRONG ADVISE! brake servo hose very close to fouling steering column.requires attention

both front indicators faded

nearside door mirror glass unit slight loose,screws?

steering wheel slight clicking when turned.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 22,653 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 21,083 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 16,799 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 12,417 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 7,518 miles

n/s/f swivel hub seal leaking slightly

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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LX56 DHY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LX56 DHY, 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 LX56 DHY registered?

LX56 DHY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is LX56 DHY safe to buy?

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