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SK56 PTU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,137 mi
Last recorded171,137 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 PTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2025 171,137 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 169,168 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 166,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 159,378 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 148,580 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 139,707 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 126,573 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 114,222 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 97,904 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 89,875 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 80,165 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 68,956 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 57,773 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,424 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 36,386 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,944 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 23,973 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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SK56 PTU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 SK56 PTU, 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 SK56 PTU?

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What year was SK56 PTU registered?

SK56 PTU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is SK56 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK56 PTU shows 17 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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