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MK56 CSZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,347 mi
Last recorded129,347 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 CSZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 129,347 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 129,339 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 125,183 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 125,183 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 122,150 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tri bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tri bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 118,161 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 118,160 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 116,527 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 108,774 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 98,437 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 98,437 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 96,329 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 91,034 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 86,113 miles

BOTH front swivel seals worn and leaking oil

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2016 79,907 miles

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2015 73,621 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,100 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 63,102 miles

both steering knuckle leaking

rear diff oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 53,739 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,103 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 35,907 miles

both front axle swivel joints leaking oil

Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,060 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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MK56 CSZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MK56 CSZ, 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 MK56 CSZ registered?

MK56 CSZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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