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MC56 HAU

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,292 mi
Last recorded95,292 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC56 HAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 95,292 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Pendulum bar to diff ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 89,204 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 86,432 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 84,089 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 82,294 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 82,294 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2021 78,392 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 75,452 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 74,832 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 74,832 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 73,532 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 68,934 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 68,934 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 58,947 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 58,947 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 49,235 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 49,235 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 38,147 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 26,865 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 26,460 miles

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

OSF belt slight fluffing

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear disc worn

Rear view mirror deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2012 26,460 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

OSF belt slight fluffing

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear disc worn

Pass 15 Jun 2011 25,403 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 23,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 22,915 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 16,368 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 16,368 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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MC56 HAU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MC56 HAU, 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 MC56 HAU registered?

MC56 HAU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is MC56 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC56 HAU shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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