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PK56 HXX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,668 mi
Last recorded67,668 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 HXX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 67,668 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 66,956 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 66,509 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 65,761 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 64,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Swivel joint seal slightly leaking

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 68,741 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 68,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 57,035 miles

Offside Front swivel joint leaking grease

Pass 3 Dec 2015 55,294 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Towing electrics cable tied to chassis. No towbar fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2014 52,953 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 52,953 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 51,498 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 51,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 45,510 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 38,531 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 32,143 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 32,143 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 23,796 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 HXX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HXX, 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 HXX registered?

PK56 HXX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 December 2006.

Is PK56 HXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK56 HXX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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