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SK56 UJE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

223,147 mi
Last recorded223,147 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 UJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 223,147 miles

clutch anti slip not fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2024 212,435 miles

clutch anti slip not fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2024 212,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch anti slip not fitted

Pass 29 May 2023 204,174 miles

Accelerator Pedal Rubber Missing

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 May 2023 204,165 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch missing Door check strap (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Accelerator Pedal Rubber Missing

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 197,399 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 197,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle Stabiliser Link Ball Joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2021 188,211 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 188,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 184,476 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 183,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 180,415 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 175,647 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 168,057 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 145,750 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 120,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 103,607 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 81,783 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 80,107 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 80,107 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,066 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 UJE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UJE, 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 UJE registered?

SK56 UJE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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The MOT history for SK56 UJE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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