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PK56 CNE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,825 mi
Last recorded84,825 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 CNE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 84,825 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 84,444 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 83,852 miles

Rear "A" frame gaitor deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2023 83,847 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear "A" frame gaitor deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2020 80,932 miles

both front hub seals leaking but not excessive

Pass 17 Jun 2019 63,010 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 63,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 48,004 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 47,484 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 47,484 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 46,782 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 45,051 miles

EXHAUST EMISSIONS RESULTS CLOSE TO LIMIT.

EXHAUST INTERMEDIATE JOINS HEAVILY CORRODED.

OIL LEAK AROUND AROUND ENGINE.

WINDSCREEN WIPER LINKAGE WORN.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 45,034 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

EXHAUST EMISSIONS RESULTS CLOSE TO LIMIT.

EXHAUST INTERMEDIATE JOINS HEAVILY CORRODED.

OIL LEAK AROUND AROUND ENGINE.

WINDSCREEN WIPER LINKAGE WORN.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 42,871 miles

Offside front seat belt has cuts and slightly fraying

Slight oil leaks around engine

Pass 11 Jan 2013 40,451 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 40,448 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 36,952 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 33,436 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 25,262 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 25,262 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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PK56 CNE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PK56 CNE, 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 PK56 CNE registered?

PK56 CNE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is PK56 CNE safe to buy?

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