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PK56 JRV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,213 mi
Last recorded106,213 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 JRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 106,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 102,640 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 99,725 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 99,719 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2022 96,414 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 93,598 miles

Nearside Front Front swivel joint slight oil leak.

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 89,692 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central corrosion to vehicle floor

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 86,774 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 82,219 miles

slight seepage rear axle

Pass 27 Nov 2017 78,310 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n s o s (3.5.1i)

n s o s chassis corroded towards rear

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2016 74,420 miles

slight oil leak, rear axle

slight surface corrosion ns o s front brake pipes

Pass 8 Dec 2015 69,542 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear n s (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front n s o s (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 64,220 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 64,220 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 58,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 49,518 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 391,576 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight wear to front discs

Fail 12 Dec 2011 391,576 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight seepage of oil from rear axle seal

slight wear to front discs

Pass 16 Dec 2010 30,571 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 18,535 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 JRV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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