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PJ56 BEU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,721 mi
Last recorded24,721 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 BEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 24,721 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 23,481 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 22,662 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 21,791 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 20,471 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 19,478 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 17,880 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 16,494 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 16,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 15,626 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 14,961 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 14,077 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 13,060 miles

Front tyres cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2013 12,450 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 11,533 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 11,533 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 105,418 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 8,694 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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PJ56 BEU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PJ56 BEU, 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 PJ56 BEU?

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What year was PJ56 BEU registered?

PJ56 BEU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is PJ56 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ56 BEU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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