MOT Status
ValidMileage
123,319 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
front rear diff leaking
Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn hub leaking and play (5.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected lealing (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front rear diff leaking
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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)
Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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)
Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
SL56 AEZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 SL56 AEZ, 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 SL56 AEZ?
You can check the full history of SL56 AEZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SL56 AEZ registered?
SL56 AEZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2006.
Is SL56 AEZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SL56 AEZ shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SL56 AEZ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SL56 AEZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.