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OY56 MXK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,441 mi
Last recorded117,441 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 MXK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 117,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 116,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 115,220 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 115,188 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Towbar safety device not operating correctly (6.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 114,154 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 111,942 miles

Nearside washer jet reqs adjusting

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 109,549 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 107,073 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 103,586 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 103,586 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 98,856 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 98,855 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 93,540 miles

engine cover fitted

oil leaks

Fail 19 Jul 2017 93,539 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

engine cover fitted

oil leaks

Pass 19 Jul 2016 88,480 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2015 83,273 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 83,273 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 781,099 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,626 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 67,165 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,333 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,551 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,410 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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OY56 MXK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 OY56 MXK, 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 OY56 MXK registered?

OY56 MXK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is OY56 MXK safe to buy?

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