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PE56 DVC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

125,919 mi
Last recorded125,919 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 DVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 125,919 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 125,289 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

park brake travel

Pass 20 May 2024 124,437 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear x member corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 15 May 2024 124,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear x member corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 119,551 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member covered in wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 110,021 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 104,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along chassis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 94,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 90,070 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 81,427 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 68,168 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 60,537 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 48,304 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 42,737 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 38,624 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 28,600 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 15,697 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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PE56 DVC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 PE56 DVC, 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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PE56 DVC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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