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SM56 GPE

2006 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 3628cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

193,313 mi
Last recorded193,313 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Range Rover96,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 GPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,628cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 193,313 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both inner sills corroded

underside corroded in places

Pass 21 Feb 2025 188,149 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner most bush, rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 183,341 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 183,330 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 177,814 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 177,806 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Full Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 170,990 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 170,978 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame likely to become detached rear corner (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 164,820 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 164,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 162,356 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 152,775 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 152,774 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 137,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 119,794 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 104,398 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 104,395 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 87,394 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 87,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 70,763 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 70,763 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 57,580 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,605 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,247 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 24,747 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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SM56 GPE is a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 3,628cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2006 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 96,967 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 Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM56 GPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 20 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM56 GPE registered?

SM56 GPE is a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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