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PK56 JFU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,231 mi
Last recorded133,231 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 133,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

vehicle has a slight engine oil leak

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 23 Apr 2026 133,231 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

vehicle has a slight engine oil leak

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 28 Mar 2025 127,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle has a slight engine oil leak

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 28 Mar 2025 127,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle has a slight engine oil leak

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 18 Mar 2024 121,104 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 121,104 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 111,467 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 111,467 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 105,993 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 102,950 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 97,106 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 94,044 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 89,717 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 84,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 78,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,236 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 68,236 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 43,183 miles

rear propshaft u/j has slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2011 37,388 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 30,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 22,632 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 JFU 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 JFU, 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 JFU registered?

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

Is PK56 JFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK56 JFU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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