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SJ56 BWU

2006 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 3628cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,195 mi
Last recorded183,195 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Range Rover96,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 BWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,628cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2026 183,195 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill has hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 176,562 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL X4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 170,878 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 163,099 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 163,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 157,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 176,623 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe Corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2020 151,568 miles

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 147,692 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 141,899 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body seal surface slight corroded (both side)

Pass 8 Dec 2017 133,266 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 126,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 119,308 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 107,502 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 99,305 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 83,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 83,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 65,336 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 48,085 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,152 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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SJ56 BWU is a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,628cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 96,967 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ56 BWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 20 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SJ56 BWU registered?

SJ56 BWU is a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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