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SL56 TXA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

163,977 mi
Last recorded163,977 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 TXA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 163,977 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 161,311 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 161,106 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 158,985 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 149,809 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 135,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 110,900 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 82,011 miles

1.wear on front brake discs

Fail 19 Aug 2010 82,011 miles

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

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

1.wear on front brake discs

Pass 25 Aug 2009 60,514 miles

1.long handbrake travel 2.play in all steering balljoints near limit 3.all tyres low on tread

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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SL56 TXA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SL56 TXA, 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

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What year was SL56 TXA registered?

SL56 TXA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is SL56 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL56 TXA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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