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PJ56 DHK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

117,961 mi
Last recorded117,961 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 117,961 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 117,658 miles

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 116,989 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 116,978 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member excessively corroded outer face[ prescribed area steering damper mounting] (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis member excessively corroded inner and outer (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens slightly discoloured (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 115,126 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 115,126 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside and nearside not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres torn around inner and outer edges of tread 7.50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2022 113,683 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 113,242 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 112,566 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 112,566 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 111,670 miles

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

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 111,670 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 110,361 miles

Areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 110,361 miles

Areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 108,900 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 107,709 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 107,709 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 106,863 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 106,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 105,763 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 105,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 104,045 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 94,377 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 94,377 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 75,535 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2009 53,051 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 DHK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 PJ56 DHK, 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 PJ56 DHK registered?

PJ56 DHK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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