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SM56 GZA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

72,106 mi
Last recorded72,106 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 GZA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 72,106 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 72,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended bench seat rear buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended bench seat front buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 70,260 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 70,260 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 68,348 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 68,348 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 66,689 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 63,123 miles

Handbrake travel long.

Headlamp lenses misty.

Nearside Front seatbelt webbing slightly frayed.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play.

Rear shock absorber lower bushes starting to perish.

Fail 9 Jun 2022 63,123 miles

Handbrake travel long.

Headlamp lenses misty.

Nearside Front seatbelt webbing slightly frayed.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear shock absorber lower bushes starting to perish.

Pass 1 Jul 2021 60,814 miles

Both front seat belt webbing frayed at bottom.

Both headlamp lenses faded.

Both sides rear shock bushes top and bottom starting to perish and worn.

Front springs corroded.

Front wipers smearing.

Hand brake travel long.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play.

Offside Front swivel seal retaining ring corroded and parts missing.

Rear bump stops starting to perish and corrode.

Rear metal brake pipes on axle slightly corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2020 58,831 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jul 2019 56,585 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 56,585 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 52,937 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

o/s n/s side steps rusted

wear steering damper bush

Fail 27 Jun 2018 52,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s n/s side steps rusted

wear steering damper bush

Pass 18 Aug 2017 50,247 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 45,857 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 45,857 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 42,379 miles

all.four.tyres.have,splits.in.outer.side.walls

Pass 14 Jul 2014 38,791 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 36,285 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 36,282 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 32,643 miles

n/s rear side facing seats broken

Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,001 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 29,001 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 24,204 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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SM56 GZA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SM56 GZA, 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 SM56 GZA registered?

SM56 GZA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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