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VE56 LPA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

32,363 mi
Last recorded32,363 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 LPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 32,363 miles

Front Nearside & Offside side steps corroded & holed

Pass 12 Sep 2024 31,829 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 31,159 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 30,443 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 29,923 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 28,868 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2019 27,838 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front hubs leaking oil

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 7 Sep 2018 26,403 miles

nearside and offside front hub seals leaking

oil leaks

Pass 6 Sep 2017 24,876 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 22,573 miles

all tyres perished

both front hub seals starting to leak

rear stepping plate loose

Fail 5 Sep 2016 22,548 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres perished

both front hub seals starting to leak

rear stepping plate loose

Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,001 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 18,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

centre stop light not working

slight oil leak from both front hubs

slight play in nearside and offside rear shock absorber lower bushes

Pass 7 Sep 2013 15,988 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2012 14,048 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 11,754 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 98,002 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 7,645 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 LPA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 LPA, 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 VE56 LPA registered?

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

Is VE56 LPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE56 LPA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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