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PE56 MVC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

134,938 mi
Last recorded134,938 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 MVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 134,938 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 130,344 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 127,780 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 120,012 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 111,599 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play also has a damaged dust cover...... (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to nearside front bulkhead.......

number plate light dull.......

slight corrosion to central rear body crossmember.......

Fail 18 May 2021 111,594 miles

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. both rear backrests....... (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play also has a damaged dust cover...... (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to nearside front bulkhead.......

number plate light dull.......

slight corrosion to central rear body crossmember.......

Pass 21 May 2020 100,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear d bushes worn........

Fail 20 May 2020 100,932 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear d bushes worn........

Pass 2 Jul 2019 93,094 miles

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

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

Power steering box leaking slightly

Slight play in rear anti roll bar "D" bush

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 93,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering box leaking slightly

Slight play in rear anti roll bar "D" bush

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 83,607 miles

front and rear inner pads low

Fail 12 Jun 2018 83,546 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing trapped under seats (7.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

front and rear inner pads low

rear antiroll bar drop links have slight play

Pass 11 May 2017 72,361 miles

nsr step insecure

slight weep from steering box

Fail 10 May 2017 72,359 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

nsr step insecure

slight weep from steering box

Pass 11 May 2016 62,809 miles

engine oil slightly high

nsf driving light inop

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 May 2016 62,808 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil slightly high

nsf driving light inop

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,690 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 53,687 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in rear d bushes

Pass 28 Feb 2014 43,387 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 42,796 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 34,158 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,454 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 32,454 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 26,917 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 26,917 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 21,337 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,376 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 MVC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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