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PK56 EYX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

47,798 mi
Last recorded47,798 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 EYX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 47,798 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 45,853 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 44,250 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 42,299 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 40,640 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 38,223 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 36,106 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 36,106 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play forward (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 33,237 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 29,556 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 26,595 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 23,269 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 20,401 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 17,145 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 17,145 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 14,272 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 14,272 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 13,740 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 12,250 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 9,820 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 9,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 EYX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PK56 EYX, 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 EYX registered?

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

Is PK56 EYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK56 EYX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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