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PK56 HXS

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,038 mi
Last recorded101,038 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 101,038 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 99,053 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 99,041 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc contaminated Both (1.1.14 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 96,872 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 94,643 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 91,052 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 99,939 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 77,224 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,223 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,800 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,026 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,613 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

surface rust on brake pipes front and rear.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,837 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

surface rust on some pipes at front.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,996 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,749 miles

the front brake pads have worn thin.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,910 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 16,838 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 16,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HXS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HXS, 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 HXS registered?

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

Is PK56 HXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK56 HXS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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