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SH56 WFP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,212 mi
Last recorded106,212 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 WFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 106,212 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 105,891 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 104,434 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 103,011 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2022 101,679 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 100,249 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s + o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 98,131 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 96,356 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 93,803 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 93,401 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 90,424 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 83,886 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 73,673 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 62,799 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 51,575 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,297 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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SH56 WFP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SH56 WFP, 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 SH56 WFP registered?

SH56 WFP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is SH56 WFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH56 WFP shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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