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RF56 JVN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,162 mi
Last recorded101,162 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 101,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 99,720 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 98,418 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 97,344 miles

Both side steps are very weak and corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2022 93,688 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 94,247 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 93,222 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 92,302 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 90,781 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 90,771 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 89,615 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 86,460 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 83,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 83,903 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 80,482 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 76,274 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 69,888 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 63,633 miles

Both front seat belt's have slight fraying, been shut in door's

Rear exhaust pipe to center silencer joint rusty, but not blowing

Fail 22 Dec 2010 63,633 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front seat belt's have slight fraying, been shut in door's

Rear exhaust pipe to center silencer joint rusty, but not blowing

Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,709 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 JVN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JVN, 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 JVN?

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What year was RF56 JVN registered?

RF56 JVN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is RF56 JVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF56 JVN shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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