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MJ56 WLK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

65,100 mi
Last recorded65,100 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 WLK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 65,100 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 64,341 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 64,155 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 64,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 63,632 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear fuel filter corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2019 63,399 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 62,595 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 61,915 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 61,330 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 60,813 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 60,168 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 52,273 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 46,362 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,305 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 41,380 miles

steering box seal slightlt leaking

Fail 11 Nov 2011 41,380 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

steering box seal slightlt leaking

Pass 30 Nov 2010 33,923 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 22,566 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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MJ56 WLK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MJ56 WLK, 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 MJ56 WLK registered?

MJ56 WLK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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The MOT history for MJ56 WLK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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