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PK56 HYF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,734 mi
Last recorded105,734 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 105,734 miles

under body component corrosion

under body corrosion and under seal

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear break pipe all cover under seal

Fail 8 Sep 2025 105,734 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear break pipe all cover under seal

under body corrosion and under seal

Pass 2 Nov 2024 104,333 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blow on centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable Back steering link bar deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe nut excessively corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported From brake calliper across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat base mounting weakened

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak in engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 104,330 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Condition of rear brakes unable to test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner brake surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel leak in engine bay area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blow at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe nut fitted to brake calliper excessive corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported From brake cylinder (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat base mounting weakened

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak in engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Steering linkage deformed but serviceable Steering link bar deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 100,589 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 99,073 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 98,307 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 97,120 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 95,237 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 93,741 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 92,050 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 89,265 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 83,795 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 78,602 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 78,598 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 75,491 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight play in steering column top knuckle

Pass 11 Dec 2013 75,491 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight play in steering column top knuckle

Pass 30 Nov 2012 75,491 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 59,615 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 38,000 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 38,000 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,087 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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 HYF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HYF, 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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PK56 HYF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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