CarVerify

Free Car Check

SP56 TKO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

113,338 mi
Last recorded113,338 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 TKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 113,338 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 131,899 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 113,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen BROKEN (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced FRONT CROSS MEMBER ROTTON (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 112,794 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 112,794 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission oil leaking onto inside of tyre (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2022 109,753 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 109,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2021 106,602 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 106,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 103,423 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 98,126 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 90,497 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 90,497 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 83,888 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 83,888 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2016 78,072 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 70,474 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 70,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 60,780 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 60,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 52,042 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 52,042 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,567 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 43,567 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,828 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 32,828 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,163 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,696 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SP56 TKO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 SP56 TKO, 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

How do I check the history of SP56 TKO?

You can check the full history of SP56 TKO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SP56 TKO registered?

SP56 TKO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is SP56 TKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 TKO shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP56 TKO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SP56 TKO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.