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VK56 GXG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,113 mi
Last recorded41,113 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 GXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 41,113 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front from hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 38,710 miles

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

rear body support brace to chassis corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 37,144 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 35,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 34,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 34,290 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 32,842 miles

o/s/f hub seal swivel damp

windscreen cracked but not in drivers vision

Pass 8 Sep 2018 30,705 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 28,411 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 25,707 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 23,594 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 21,348 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 18,850 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 15,582 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 13,083 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 104,576 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 7,955 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 4,850 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 2,300 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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VK56 GXG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VK56 GXG, 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 VK56 GXG registered?

VK56 GXG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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The MOT history for VK56 GXG shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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