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PJ56 VEO

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,712 mi
Last recorded108,712 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 VEO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 108,712 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 107,290 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 105,251 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 105,247 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested may cause damage to brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded above chassis leg at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively chalk marked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank damp

underside dirty preventing inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2021 99,247 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

offside front swivel joint has slight play

Fail 22 Sep 2021 99,246 miles

Brake performance not tested may cause damage to brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high headlamp insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod - chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

offside front swivel joint has slight play

steering box drop arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2020 91,602 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play lift - chalk marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler drop arm ball joint - chalk marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

steering dampner has slight play in a bush - chalk marked

Pass 5 Sep 2019 84,800 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 76,774 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 67,737 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 57,284 miles

Diff oil leak

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

under vehicle dirty

Fail 10 Aug 2016 57,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Diff oil leak

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

under vehicle dirty

Pass 21 Aug 2015 47,679 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 11 Aug 2015 47,676 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 28 Aug 2014 38,519 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 38,519 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 26,461 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 13,764 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 13,764 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 8,961 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 7,329 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 VEO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VEO, 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 VEO registered?

PJ56 VEO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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