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VA56 WKR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,947 mi
Last recorded142,947 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA56 WKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 142,947 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 139,241 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 135,252 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 130,881 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 128,124 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 124,551 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 119,398 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 24,456 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 188,819 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2013 18,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Advise slight leak from near side front sphere

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 156,240 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 122,075 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 93,364 miles

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

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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VA56 WKR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VA56 WKR, 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 VA56 WKR registered?

VA56 WKR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is VA56 WKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA56 WKR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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