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OW56 XBP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,012 mi
Last recorded81,012 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW56 XBP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 81,012 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Central out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 80,976 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear of wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Central out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 76,988 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 76,922 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 70,714 miles

Offside Rear Body mount is corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2024 70,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mount is corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2023 66,242 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 66,230 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 62,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 62,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 59,289 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 56,795 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 56,775 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 53,503 miles

Both front axle swivel joints are leaking oil

Fail 21 Jun 2019 53,493 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Both front axle swivel joints are leaking oil

Pass 4 Jun 2018 48,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is slightly mis-shapen

Offside Front Tyre is slightly mis-shapen

Fail 4 Jun 2018 46,542 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre is slightly mis-shapen

Offside Front Tyre is slightly mis-shapen

Pass 12 Jul 2016 38,028 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 29,733 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 29,733 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 29,011 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 29,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 25,851 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 25,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 23,956 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 23,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 21,558 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 17,843 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 13,282 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 13,282 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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OW56 XBP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OW56 XBP, 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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OW56 XBP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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