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PK56 DEU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,829 mi
Last recorded88,829 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 DEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 88,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 88,829 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 87,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 85,388 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 83,252 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 80,337 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 77,684 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 75,490 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 72,626 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Jul 2017 70,227 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 67,298 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 67,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,749 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 64,749 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 62,475 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,507 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 56,840 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Fail 17 Jul 2012 56,830 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Jul 2011 54,017 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 54,017 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 50,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 50,621 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 47,727 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 DEU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DEU, 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 DEU registered?

PK56 DEU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is PK56 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK56 DEU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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