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SR56 GXB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,925 mi
Last recorded96,925 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR56 GXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 96,925 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 95,271 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 94,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 92,860 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 91,086 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 88,641 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 86,765 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 83,893 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front of front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 81,322 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 78,965 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,419 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,791 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 64,816 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 59,005 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 58,994 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 52,994 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 52,994 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 44,405 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 35,822 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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SR56 GXB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SR56 GXB, 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 SR56 GXB?

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What year was SR56 GXB registered?

SR56 GXB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is SR56 GXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR56 GXB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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