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PK56 GKZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

67,258 mi
Last recorded67,258 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 GKZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 67,258 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 65,140 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 63,223 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 60,996 miles

both front axle seals weeping

Pass 30 Sep 2021 58,747 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 57,167 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 56,282 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 53,962 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck breather pipe deteriorated

rear differential propshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 21 Sep 2017 51,564 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 49,101 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 46,177 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 43,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion offside front brake pipe to hose

wipers deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2013 39,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 36,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 33,421 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 33,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 29,997 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 24,846 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 GKZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 GKZ, 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 GKZ registered?

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

Is PK56 GKZ safe to buy?

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