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RF56 GXB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,837 mi
Last recorded27,837 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 GXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 27,837 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 26,081 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 24,720 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 23,831 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 22,911 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 21,980 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 21,239 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 20,381 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 19,871 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 19,461 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 19,453 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 19,079 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 17,950 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 176,975 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 15,328 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 12,023 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 12,023 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 84,624 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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RF56 GXB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 GXB, 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 RF56 GXB?

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What year was RF56 GXB registered?

RF56 GXB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is RF56 GXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF56 GXB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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