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SK56 PVA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

52,321 mi
Last recorded52,321 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 PVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 52,321 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 52,231 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear suspension upper arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2023 51,516 miles

Both front tyres feathered on inner edges

Exhaust joints in poor condition

Rear suspension upper arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Various oil weeps

Pass 18 Nov 2022 50,804 miles

Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 50,271 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 48,858 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 47,613 miles

Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 44,150 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 40,332 miles

NSR brake back plate missing.

Fail 21 Nov 2017 40,332 miles

NSR brake back plate missing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 35,516 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 34,691 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 30,659 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 27,075 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 27,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 23,236 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 19,768 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 15,412 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 15,412 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 10,614 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 PVA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PVA, 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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What year was SK56 PVA registered?

SK56 PVA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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The MOT history for SK56 PVA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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