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SM56 MTX

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,236 mi
Last recorded77,236 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 MTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 77,236 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 72,486 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 67,587 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 66,056 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 64,600 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 62,129 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 60,091 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 59,002 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 58,320 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 40,656 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 360,252 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 26,930 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 26,930 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall not into cords

steering damper bushes worn

vehicle presented for test in a dirty condition

Pass 2 Dec 2009 19,235 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 19,235 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre has cut on side wall not into cords

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 MTX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SM56 MTX, 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 MTX registered?

SM56 MTX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is SM56 MTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 MTX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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