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LX56 WMV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,605 mi
Last recorded97,605 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 WMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 97,605 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 96,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 94,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 94,969 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing steering arm (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 90,644 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 85,835 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front hub oil seals leaking.

Fail 21 Dec 2021 85,835 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

both front hub oil seals leaking.

Pass 6 Nov 2020 81,803 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear bump stops missing, both

Fail 5 Nov 2020 81,803 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt intermediate drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear bump stops missing, both

Pass 3 May 2019 74,734 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 74,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 70,970 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 65,814 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)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 65,803 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel regulator/on rear of cylinder on the offside.. (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 58,176 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 52,534 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 41,056 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,602 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 22,460 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 17,896 miles

Nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2010 15,560 miles

Nearsidr front hub seal leaking

Pass 26 Sep 2009 106,486 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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LX56 WMV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WMV, 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 LX56 WMV registered?

LX56 WMV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is LX56 WMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX56 WMV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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