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PK56 HXP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,405 mi
Last recorded71,405 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 71,405 miles

rear number plate damaged but still readable

Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,322 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 51,713 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,442 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 37,324 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,626 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 32,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 HXP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HXP, 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

How do I check the history of PK56 HXP?

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What year was PK56 HXP registered?

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

Is PK56 HXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK56 HXP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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