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RJ56 BHY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,421 mi
Last recorded49,421 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 BHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 49,421 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 48,421 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 46,773 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 46,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 46,370 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.52 (PLATE LIMIT 1.93) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 45,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 45,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 43,842 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 39,974 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 39,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 39,025 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 34,226 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,240 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 30,240 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 22,660 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 20,719 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 17,999 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 16,320 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 13,985 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 11,186 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 8,128 miles

both front hub oil seals leaking

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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RJ56 BHY 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 81%.

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 RJ56 BHY, 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 RJ56 BHY registered?

RJ56 BHY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is RJ56 BHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ56 BHY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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