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SK56 RZP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

296,613 mi
Last recorded296,613 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 296,613 miles

Nearside Headlight slightly loose

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

Rear Rear Prop Shaft Joint Worn, but not excessively

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side ( Trailing Arms ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 293,541 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 289,909 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 284,217 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 284,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn drop arm link n/s end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 284,061 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

oil level low

Pass 5 Feb 2020 281,415 miles

Central Mirror Missing

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 281,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Mirror Missing

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 273,906 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 267,625 miles

Front brake pads are low

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 259,279 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 237,292 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 221,295 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 214,930 miles

Nearside front hub ball seal slightly leaking

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2013 214,925 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front hub ball seal slightly leaking

Oil leak

Rear number plate lamp 1 of 2 bulbs not working

Pass 10 Oct 2012 180,011 miles

Front axle nearside stub ball seal slightly leaking

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 154,446 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 126,591 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 92,075 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 RZP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RZP, 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 RZP registered?

SK56 RZP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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The MOT history for SK56 RZP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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