CarVerify

Free Car Check

RX56 JZA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,297 mi
Last recorded127,297 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 JZA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 127,297 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 122,626 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 119,403 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 116,952 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 116,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 113,175 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 113,165 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling vehicle on full lock. (5.2.3 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Dec 2021 113,147 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by inner wing as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 111,311 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 111,309 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 109,018 miles

Emissions at limit

Handbrake at limit of travel

Pass 20 Jul 2018 106,044 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 101,151 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 97,329 miles

centre propshaft locking bolt and nut insecure, 1 of 4

Fail 21 Sep 2015 97,317 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

centre propshaft locking bolt and nut insecure, 1 of 4

Pass 16 Sep 2014 85,850 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 77,270 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 68,202 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 59,154 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,443 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,916 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RX56 JZA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 RX56 JZA, 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 RX56 JZA?

You can check the full history of RX56 JZA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RX56 JZA registered?

RX56 JZA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 2006.

Is RX56 JZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX56 JZA 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.

Does RX56 JZA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RX56 JZA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.