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VE56 LNN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,825 mi
Last recorded171,825 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 LNN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 171,825 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 171,401 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 160,009 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure Plug securing flap missing (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 150,616 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 141,402 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 141,194 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Steering box end (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 134,069 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 126,075 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2020 119,004 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 118,940 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 110,801 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 110,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged caliper pipe fouling on spring mount on lock to lock (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated inner face - possible caliper seal weap? (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and offside rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 100,772 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 90,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 90,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 81,448 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 70,946 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 62,796 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 55,294 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 46,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 31,169 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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VE56 LNN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VE56 LNN, 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 VE56 LNN registered?

VE56 LNN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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