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PX56 TFO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,754 mi
Last recorded139,754 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 TFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 139,754 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 139,746 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Rear shock lower bush's x 4 (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2025 134,076 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 126,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear crossover bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play crossover bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 122,948 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play cross arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play cross arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 122,858 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cross arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cross arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play cross arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play cross arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 118,035 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 111,914 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal minor leak of grease

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 106,258 miles

Front swivel joints starting to leak

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

Rear Exhaust back box joint corroded but not blowing

Pass 22 Nov 2019 103,877 miles

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

Rear Exhaust back box join corroded, but not blowing

Fail 22 Nov 2019 103,877 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust back box join corroded, but not blowing

Pass 23 Nov 2018 100,555 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 95,958 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 95,958 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 89,555 miles

both front hub seals leaking

exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,146 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 80,813 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 80,398 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 80,394 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

REAR DRIVE SHAFT U/J DEFECTIVE

Pass 5 Aug 2013
Pass 13 Aug 2012 68,264 miles

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

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

unable to see brake pads

Pass 27 Aug 2011 57,068 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 57,067 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,134 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,382 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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PX56 TFO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PX56 TFO, 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 PX56 TFO registered?

PX56 TFO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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