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SK56 WLX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,848 mi
Last recorded128,848 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 128,848 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Body mount support on offside and nearside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 128,841 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis at rear axle tie bar mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Body mount support on offside and nearside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 125,480 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 125,480 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 121,487 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 116,605 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 110,494 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 110,494 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 102,394 miles

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

Offside Rear shockie upper and lower bush deteriorated slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2017 94,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 88,237 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 80,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front steering seal has slight leak

rear diff prop seal has slight oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2015 80,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

offside front steering seal has slight leak

rear diff prop seal has slight oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,745 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 73,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 65,048 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,307 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 511,008 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 50,971 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,571 miles

engine has oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear tyres have slight damage on outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,503 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 WLX 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 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WLX, 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 WLX registered?

SK56 WLX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is SK56 WLX safe to buy?

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