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OE56 FHR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,188 mi
Last recorded14,188 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 14,188 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 13,465 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 12,451 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 11,848 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 11,335 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 10,802 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 10,170 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 9,626 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 9,444 miles

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

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

some suspension components corrode

Fail 29 Aug 2018 9,442 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

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

some suspension components corrode

Pass 22 Aug 2017 9,290 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 9,146 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 8,767 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 8,269 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 7,441 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 7,437 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 6,653 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 6,098 miles

both wiper blades worn

Fail 26 Nov 2010 56,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 5,655 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 52,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 5,259 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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OE56 FHR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver 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 OE56 FHR, 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 FHR registered?

OE56 FHR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is OE56 FHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE56 FHR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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