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VK56 LUF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,009 mi
Last recorded81,009 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 LUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 81,009 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 78,202 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 76,795 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 74,974 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 74,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 71,808 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 69,914 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 69,914 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 68,351 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 65,846 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened and offside front (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre 3 mm

Pass 16 May 2017 59,178 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened and offside front (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 May 2016 52,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened and offside front (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2015 45,900 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2015 45,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn uneven

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 9 Jun 2014 41,687 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 37,926 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 35,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 33,742 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2010 32,141 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 27,868 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2009 27,861 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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 LUF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LUF, 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 VK56 LUF registered?

VK56 LUF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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