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PO56 ABU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

44,830 mi
Last recorded44,830 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 ABU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 44,830 miles

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 44,391 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front road wheel heavily corroded

Nearside Front slight oil leak front swivel housing

both rear road wheels corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2025 44,391 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front road wheel heavily corroded

Nearside Front slight oil leak front swivel housing

both rear road wheels corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2024 43,719 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all road wheels heavily corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2024 43,719 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all road wheels heavily corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2023 43,330 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 43,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 41,667 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 39,742 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 38,748 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 38,106 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 37,218 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 36,324 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 34,964 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 32,616 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 31,360 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 29,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

front and rear axle pinion seals leaking slightly

n/s/f steering pivot seal slightly leaking oil

rear brake discs rusted and pads over 3/4 worn

Pass 20 Nov 2012 29,093 miles

front and rear axle pinion seals leaking slightly

n/s/f steering pivot seal slightly leaking oil

rear brake discs rusted and pads over 3/4 worn

Pass 12 Dec 2011 27,318 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 27,318 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 24,088 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 24,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 44,411 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
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PO56 ABU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PO56 ABU, 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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PO56 ABU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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