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SV56 WSZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

129,864 mi
Last recorded129,864 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 WSZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 129,864 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2024 116,410 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

full underside light corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2023 103,748 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear cross member heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Jul 2023 103,508 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 103,471 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2022 93,517 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 91,790 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 88,168 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 85,165 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rust Patch (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 76,308 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 76,308 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 70,767 miles

rear cross member corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 70,767 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

rear cross member corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 66,275 miles

both rear brakes low performance

brakes 58%

Fail 21 Jun 2017 66,272 miles

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

both rear brakes low performance

brakes 58%

Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,098 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 52,050 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 52,049 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 40,193 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 40,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 30,464 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 26,567 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 26,567 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 20,762 miles

slight corrosion on o/s/f brakepipe

slight corrosion on o/s/r brakepipe

slight play on o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Sep 2010 19,140 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 15,333 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 WSZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WSZ, 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.

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What year was SV56 WSZ registered?

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

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