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PK56 FRP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

232,839 mi
Last recorded232,839 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 232,839 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 232,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 217,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 200,079 miles

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting corrosion starting back of crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 184,360 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 168,686 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak on engine ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 168,662 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak on engine ()

front steering arm bent

Pass 24 Oct 2016 153,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 153,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 137,475 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 137,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front 3 point mount worn

Offside Rear 3 point mount worn

Pass 20 Oct 2014 108,418 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 92,092 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 79,230 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 62,365 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 45,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,126 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 FRP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FRP, 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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PK56 FRP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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