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PN56 OJT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,689 mi
Last recorded147,689 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 OJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 147,689 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 124,203 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 124,203 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 107,550 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 107,550 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 97,061 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 79,508 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 70,163 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 66,145 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 63,526 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 59,952 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 55,481 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 51,187 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 46,764 miles

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

tyres perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2012 42,459 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,135 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,271 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,031 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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PN56 OJT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 PN56 OJT, 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 PN56 OJT registered?

PN56 OJT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is PN56 OJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN56 OJT 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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