CarVerify

Free Car Check

PN56 VWY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,654 mi
Last recorded49,654 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 VWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 49,654 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 49,294 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 48,052 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 48,052 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 46,749 miles

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

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

Front Axle scraper seals are leaking slightly.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured STRONG ADVISE. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 46,749 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Axle scraper seals are leaking slightly.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured STRONG ADVISE. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 44,579 miles

Front Both axle seals weeping (scraper).

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 43,782 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 42,726 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 40,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 36,857 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 36,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 33,689 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 29,856 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,013 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 16,049 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 10,300 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 9,760 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 7,411 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PN56 VWY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VWY, 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

How do I check the history of PN56 VWY?

You can check the full history of PN56 VWY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PN56 VWY registered?

PN56 VWY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is PN56 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN56 VWY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PN56 VWY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PN56 VWY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.