CarVerify

Free Car Check

PE56 OZW

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,839 mi
Last recorded136,839 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 OZW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 136,839 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 136,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 133,477 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2025 133,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Turret. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Turret. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 130,936 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2023 126,622 miles

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

Front Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Seat belt slightly damaged Both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel filter housing broken

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 121,311 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mount corroded & broken (rear joint deteriorated) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged Nearside & offside (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2022 121,300 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired Cracked (1.1.3 (e))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mount corroded & broken (rear joint deteriorated) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged Nearside & offside (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 116,634 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 113,244 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 113,244 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 107,417 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 103,106 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 103,016 miles

Fuel hose leaking breather pip split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 98,881 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 98,880 miles

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2016 95,276 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm on limit (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 86,647 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 86,647 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2014 78,191 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 65,441 miles

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

oil leak from oil seal inside handbrake drum

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 14 May 2012 51,589 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2012 51,589 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 40,936 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2010 29,725 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 29,725 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2009 19,194 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2009 19,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PE56 OZW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OZW, 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

How do I check the history of PE56 OZW?

You can check the full history of PE56 OZW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PE56 OZW registered?

PE56 OZW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is PE56 OZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE56 OZW shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PE56 OZW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PE56 OZW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.