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MA56 KFZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

137,988 mi
Last recorded137,988 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 KFZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 137,988 miles

underneath would benefit a good undersealing.

Pass 3 Jun 2025 137,684 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear Brake Discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 137,684 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear Brake Discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working connection cleaned (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 137,373 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 14 May 2024 137,373 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2022 136,666 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 136,666 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated corroded (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated corroded (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 136,568 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 13,455 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 13,453 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded on Chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 131,952 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2017 131,951 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 128,764 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 128,764 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 125,451 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 125,451 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 125,317 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear axle drive flange has one bolt missing/broken

Fail 14 Feb 2014 125,290 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear axle drive flange has one bolt missing/broken

Fail 14 Nov 2013 125,257 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 120,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 102,838 miles

rear brake disc surface corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2011 102,835 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake disc surface corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,236 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 80,235 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 56,720 miles

Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 56,720 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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MA56 KFZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MA56 KFZ, 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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MA56 KFZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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