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RF56 GWN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,045 mi
Last recorded98,045 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 GWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 98,045 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 92,760 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive leak from rear axle casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive both front hub seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both mounting bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 92,759 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded offside at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe leaking at rear offside (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive leak from rear axle casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive both front hub seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both mounting bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 87,487 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 80,591 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 74,732 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 74,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 69,206 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 65,826 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 61,844 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 61,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 51,709 miles

N/S/R seat not fitted

rear pads 80% worn

Fail 3 Oct 2016 51,707 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated unable to open (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

rear pads 80% worn

Pass 2 Oct 2015 46,781 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 39,022 miles

slight leak from both front hub seals

Pass 3 Oct 2013 27,602 miles

both front swivel joints weeping

Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,258 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,884 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 17,671 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 13,751 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 13,751 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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RF56 GWN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RF56 GWN, 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 RF56 GWN registered?

RF56 GWN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is RF56 GWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF56 GWN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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