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PK56 DFE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

54,579 mi
Last recorded54,579 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 54,579 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 53,139 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 53,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 50,909 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 50,909 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 48,351 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 48,352 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumpstop missing

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 48,351 miles

Central Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated Handbrake drum (on prop) has gear oil leaking out & handbrake performs poorly (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle A Frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumpstop missing

Offside Rear Half shaft/ drive flange splines have play

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front joint of rear prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 46,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 46,478 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Rear axle oil seal leaking onto wheel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 44,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 44,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 42,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 42,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 40,703 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 38,575 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 38,575 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 36,780 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,904 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 32,619 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,321 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 26,746 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 24,763 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 22,298 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 19,673 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 19,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 16,589 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 DFE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PK56 DFE, 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 PK56 DFE registered?

PK56 DFE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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