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OE56 DUH

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

12,977 mi
Last recorded12,977 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 DUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 12,977 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 11,963 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 11,028 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 10,394 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 9,888 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 9,261 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 8,749 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 8,523 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 8,171 miles

Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 12 Oct 2016 7,769 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 7,297 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 6,986 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 6,720 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 5,873 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 5,098 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 45,908 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 4,038 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 4,038 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 4,038 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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OE56 DUH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 OE56 DUH, 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 OE56 DUH registered?

OE56 DUH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 2006.

Is OE56 DUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE56 DUH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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