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SD56 LBA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,340 mi
Last recorded48,340 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 LBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 48,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 46,976 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 44,744 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 42,489 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 42,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 412,881 miles

Central Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel joint slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play top u/j under bonnet (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged on axle damage to extend of restricting fluid flow (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 412,881 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged on axle damage to extend of restricting fluid flow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 brake pipes at the brake diverter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake prescribed area fractured lower floor below pedal box adjacent to brake diverter valve holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter housing broken and filter insecure. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel joint slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play top u/j under bonnet (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged on axle damage to extend of restricting fluid flow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 38,026 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

surface corrosion @ os bulk head

Fail 25 Aug 2020 38,026 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

surface corrosion @ os bulk head

Pass 15 Aug 2019 34,407 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 34,329 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 31,826 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 29,783 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,644 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 28,644 miles

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 27,903 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 27,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 26,780 miles

all discs corroded

front propshaft bolt loose at gearbox end

Fail 26 Jun 2013 26,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all discs corroded

front propshaft bolt loose at gearbox end

Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,460 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 25,079 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 22,710 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

steering damper bush worn

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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SD56 LBA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SD56 LBA, 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.

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SD56 LBA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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