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PJ56 WDC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

132,372 mi
Last recorded132,372 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 WDC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 132,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2025 124,488 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2025 124,488 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2024 113,674 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 108,845 miles

nearside and offside side steps slightly corroded and weakened

Fail 16 May 2023 108,839 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on radius arm on full left hand lock (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet missing (3.5 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected wipers not self parking, stopping in field of vision (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff input (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside side steps slightly corroded and weakened

Pass 3 Nov 2022 108,115 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 101,811 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front(inner pads). (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive At front differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre/Hi-level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing At nearside & offside front tyrewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 101,811 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking At fuel filter area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front(inner pads). (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive At front differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre/Hi-level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing At nearside & offside front tyrewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 97,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside front (feed to flex hose). (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside front tyre walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 97,515 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside front (feed to flex hose). (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi-level/centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside front tyre walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 92,479 miles

Nearside front tyre wall cracked & perished.

Oil leak, but not excessive At front diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive At rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 92,478 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre wall cracked & perished.

Oil leak, but not excessive At front diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive At rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 bulbs in rear lamp unit. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 86,529 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 86,527 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Marked with chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 80,375 miles

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

Seepage at nearside & offside front swivel joint's.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 73,454 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 73,456 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing Latch. (5.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking At fuel filter. (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush At lower bush. (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 67,902 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 62,075 miles

Front differential oil seal leaking.

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 56,415 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 51,873 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 41,255 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 30,043 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 20,142 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 WDC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WDC, 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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PJ56 WDC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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