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MX56 ZHV

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,551 mi
Last recorded151,551 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 ZHV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 151,551 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 138,231 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Axle a frame joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 27 Sep 2019 138,230 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering arm deformed Track rod fouling axle guide (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Axle a frame joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 10 Nov 2017 123,182 miles

All tyres perishing/cracking

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside steering damper bush slight play

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 123,182 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

All tyres perishing/cracking

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

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

No handbrake tell-tale

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside steering damper bush slight play

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 103,148 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 103,148 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 97,939 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 87,869 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 75,287 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 65,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 45,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 34,049 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 34,047 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MX56 ZHV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MX56 ZHV, 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 MX56 ZHV registered?

MX56 ZHV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is MX56 ZHV safe to buy?

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