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PF56 BHE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,721 mi
Last recorded125,721 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF56 BHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 125,721 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 125,721 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 122,337 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2023 118,745 miles

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

corrosion to rear exhaust section

middle exhaust hanger broken but system still secure

Fail 31 Oct 2023 118,745 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to rear exhaust section

middle exhaust hanger broken but system still secure

Pass 21 Oct 2022 116,468 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocker bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective fronts smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective rear wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear exhaust section

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2021 115,106 miles

general corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 21 Oct 2020 112,500 miles

General corrosion developing on underside of vehicle.

Pass 28 Oct 2019 110,047 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2018 104,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/F Steering knuckle joint has a slight misting of oil from seal.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 101,653 miles

Front coil spring corroded and rear (both sides) (2.4.C.1b)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2016 98,472 miles

o/s/f brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2015 94,915 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 90,372 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 87,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 80,222 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 80,222 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 68,003 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 55,913 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 55,913 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,038 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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PF56 BHE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PF56 BHE, 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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What year was PF56 BHE registered?

PF56 BHE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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