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PJ56 XVN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,919 mi
Last recorded70,919 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 XVN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 70,919 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak at swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some corrosion appearing on rear chassis crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyres are over 10 years old

Fail 21 Jan 2026 70,918 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Badly cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak at swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some corrosion appearing on rear chassis crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyres are over 10 years old

Pass 23 Jan 2025 70,433 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 69,143 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 68,351 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 65,304 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 63,922 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 61,001 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 61,001 miles

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 58,622 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 58,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2017 57,245 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,687 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 54,685 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 May 2015 52,110 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 47,999 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 43,514 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 40,723 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 40,572 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 37,774 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 31,740 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 25,341 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 XVN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,498cc 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 PJ56 XVN, 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

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What year was PJ56 XVN registered?

PJ56 XVN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is PJ56 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ56 XVN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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