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MC56 HMZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

60,481 mi
Last recorded60,481 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC56 HMZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 60,481 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 55,762 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 55,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Only works when headlights are switched off (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to light intensity (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working Only works when headlights are off (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer only cleaning nearside of screen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 52,426 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 46,043 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 39,293 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 36,310 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 30,509 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 27,940 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Aug 2017 27,895 miles

Oil leak rear differential input shaft oil seal ()

Propshaft universal joint worn rear propshaft joint has minor lift ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 27,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak rear differential input shaft oil seal ()

Propshaft universal joint worn rear propshaft joint has minor lift ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 27,268 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 27,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 26,489 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 24,533 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 22,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2013 22,183 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Play In Steering Damper Bush

Pass 4 Sep 2012 19,404 miles

Advise O/S/F mudflap loose

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 19,404 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise O/S/F mudflap loose

Pass 7 Sep 2011 16,955 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 16,955 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 13,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 13,950 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 9,805 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 9,805 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HMZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HMZ, 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 HMZ registered?

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

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