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OV56 OUK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,180 mi
Last recorded34,180 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 OUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 34,180 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight weeping to front hub seals

Pass 22 Oct 2024 33,387 miles

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

front hub seals weeping

Pass 27 Oct 2023 32,643 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 31,641 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 31,910 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres slightly preished

Pass 15 Oct 2020 31,013 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 29,986 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 26,949 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 24,092 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 19,818 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 17,996 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 168,260 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 15,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Oct 2012 14,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 12,783 miles

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 10,402 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 8,350 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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OV56 OUK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OV56 OUK, 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 OV56 OUK registered?

OV56 OUK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is OV56 OUK safe to buy?

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