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PO56 ABZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

55,164 mi
Last recorded55,164 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 55,164 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 53,046 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 51,347 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 48,673 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 45,632 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 40,306 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 36,973 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 34,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 32,421 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 30,718 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 29,429 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 27,963 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 26,451 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 24,165 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 24,165 miles

Centre Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 21,872 miles

rear brake discs pitted on inner faces

steering damper hasslight play on inner bush

Pass 3 Nov 2010 20,241 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 17,851 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 ABZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 PO56 ABZ, 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 PO56 ABZ registered?

PO56 ABZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 2006.

Is PO56 ABZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO56 ABZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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