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SV56 UGM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,584 mi
Last recorded87,584 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 UGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 87,584 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 75,949 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 62,859 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 62,266 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 62,266 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 61,030 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 14 Aug 2019 61,030 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,354 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 58,269 miles

Rear exhaust joint corroded . no leaks .

Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,193 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 56,175 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 53,510 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 53,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

N/S/F SEAT BELT FRAYED AT STITCHING

O/S/F BRAKE DISC BADLY GROOVED

OIL LEAK SHOWING AT AREA OF TRANSFER BOX

PLAY SHOWING AT U.J REAR OF PROP SHAFT

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN OFF SIDE[BELOW 10MM]

Pass 5 Aug 2014 50,429 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front swivel seals weeping

oil leak at engine

rear brake discs badly corroded inner edge

rear row of seats cushion insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2014 50,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

both front swivel seals weeping

front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

oil leak at engine

rear brake discs badly corroded inner edge

rear row of seats cushion insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2013 46,879 miles

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

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

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

both o/s/r and n/s/r bottom shock absorber bushes worn and slight play

Fail 20 Aug 2013 46,879 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

both o/s/r and n/s/r bottom shock absorber bushes worn and slight play

Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,127 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear discs inner faces corroded

oil leak at full flow filter

Pass 14 Sep 2011 38,503 miles

chip in windscreen

slight corrosion on o/s/r brake disc inner face

slight play on both rear shockers mounting rubbers

Pass 1 Oct 2010 33,616 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak around full flow filter

oil leak at air intake pipe

Fail 16 Sep 2009 30,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,385 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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SV56 UGM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SV56 UGM, 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 SV56 UGM registered?

SV56 UGM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is SV56 UGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV56 UGM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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