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SW56 BHO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

119,448 mi
Last recorded119,448 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 BHO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 119,448 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg end section is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear body support bar is corroded

Offside Front Lower lower bulk head is corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg end section is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 117,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Swivel Seal Leaking Both Front

Underside Undersealed

Fail 26 Aug 2025 117,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Swivel Seal Leaking Both Front

Underside Undersealed

Pass 19 Aug 2024 117,208 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 109,564 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leak at transmission brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 109,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil leak (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury step has a sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leak at transmission brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 9 Aug 2022 106,821 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 100,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material al pipes (1.1.11 (c))

complete underside coated with underseal

Fail 2 Sep 2021 100,095 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material al pipes (1.1.11 (c))

complete underside coated with underseal

Pass 16 Sep 2020 97,083 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 97,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 89,940 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 89,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 78,711 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 71,527 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 71,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 62,564 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 62,562 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 55,053 miles

Rear foot step at tailgate insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2014 50,697 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 50,695 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 46,154 miles

oil leaks at diff and g/box

Fail 20 Nov 2013 46,153 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaks at diff and g/box

Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,234 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 28,326 miles

both front indicators showing white

Fail 22 Dec 2011 28,324 miles

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

both front indicators showing white

slight oil leak from rear diff pinion seal

Pass 17 Dec 2010 19,511 miles

slight freeplay in both rear shocker bottom bushes

Pass 2 Dec 2009 14,076 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 14,076 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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SW56 BHO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 SW56 BHO, 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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SW56 BHO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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