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PK56 FRV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,774 mi
Last recorded60,774 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 FRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 60,774 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 60,513 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 60,150 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 57,760 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 55,794 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 51,367 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 48,492 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 46,043 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 46,043 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 43,703 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 39,210 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 42,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 39,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 37,048 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,909 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,241 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 FRV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FRV, 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 FRV registered?

PK56 FRV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is PK56 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK56 FRV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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