CarVerify

Free Car Check

SV56 JZM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,428 mi
Last recorded118,428 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 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

RegistrationSV56 JZM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
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 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 118,428 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 118,427 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2025 110,087 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 110,087 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 101,882 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 95,870 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 93,166 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 88,215 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 83,850 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 78,457 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 75,743 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 72,782 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 66,565 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 65,182 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 65,182 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 62,794 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 54,014 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,844 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 50,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,508 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 42,507 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 34,070 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

SV56 JZM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SV56 JZM, 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 SV56 JZM?

You can check the full history of SV56 JZM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SV56 JZM registered?

SV56 JZM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is SV56 JZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV56 JZM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SV56 JZM 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 SV56 JZM. 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.