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SP56 ABX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,365 mi
Last recorded91,365 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 ABX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 91,365 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 91,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 83,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 83,248 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 80,646 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer front flange leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering arm damper bush worn

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Rear shock absorber lower bush cups corroded , both sides

Fail 15 Dec 2023 80,644 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear axle brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Rear axle brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at front flange on middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bush worn on front steering damper

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Both rear shock absorber bush mounting cups corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 76,018 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe at rear axle brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Both rear suspension damper lower bush cups corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 76,018 miles

Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both front swivel hub lower pin bearings have excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe at rear axle brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes at front brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Both rear suspension damper lower bush cups corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 68,836 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 64,730 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 56,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 55,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm at steering box lower (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 47,476 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 32,003 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 20,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 20,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 19,250 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 17,311 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 14,253 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 13,236 miles

Rear most seat bases damaged.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 11,436 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 8,497 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 6,734 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 4,578 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 2,532 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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SP56 ABX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SP56 ABX, 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 SP56 ABX registered?

SP56 ABX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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The MOT history for SP56 ABX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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