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ST56 LXF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,281 mi
Last recorded128,281 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 LXF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 128,281 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 125,226 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 123,466 miles

front and rear pinon seals weeping

n/s/f o/s/f hub seals weeping

Fail 14 Mar 2024 123,407 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 121,450 miles

rear fog lamp cover damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2022 118,824 miles

rear diff weeping oil

Pass 24 Mar 2021 117,328 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 116,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and center (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 113,777 miles

OSF /NSF/NS MAIN BRAKE PIPES CLEANED AND GREASED, PITTED SLIGHTLY.

REAR FOG LIGHT LENS DAMAGED. NO NAKED LIGHT VISIBLE.

Fail 27 Nov 2018 113,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture MAIN PIPE. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

REAR FOG LIGHT LENS DAMAGED. NO NAKED LIGHT VISIBLE.

Pass 24 Nov 2017 104,651 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense damaged (1.3.2d)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 104,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense damaged (1.3.2d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 99,963 miles

Re-test carried out by C Powell

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake light not working

Fail 25 Nov 2016 99,963 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake light not working

Pass 12 Nov 2015 90,843 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 90,843 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 82,952 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 82,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2013 71,117 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 57,595 miles

o/s front windscreen out of swept area cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2011 46,960 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 34,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,418 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 22,797 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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ST56 LXF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ST56 LXF, 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

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What year was ST56 LXF registered?

ST56 LXF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 2006.

Is ST56 LXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 LXF shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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