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PN56 TXD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,190 mi
Last recorded135,190 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 135,190 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 133,621 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Jun 2024 129,990 miles

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

Offside front suspension top mount/ turret corroded

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded. not seriously weakened

Fail 17 Jun 2024 129,990 miles

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

Offside front suspension top mount/ turret corroded

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded. not seriously weakened

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 125,159 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 120,392 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 120,392 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 113,357 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 106,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 101,441 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 101,441 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 94,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lowers (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 86,943 miles

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

Front differential

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 86,943 miles

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

Front differential

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 76,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak - front diff pinion.

Oil leak - nearside front swivel housing.

Rear seats not present.

Fail 20 Jan 2016 76,867 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak - front diff pinion.

Oil leak - nearside front swivel housing.

Rear seats not present.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 68,365 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 60,743 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 52,993 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 52,592 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,653 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 38,358 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,048 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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PN56 TXD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PN56 TXD, 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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What year was PN56 TXD registered?

PN56 TXD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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