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VK56 LUJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,249 mi
Last recorded68,249 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 LUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 68,249 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 62,197 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 62,197 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 62,197 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm and drag link ball joints worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rearmost uj (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 57,095 miles

light fuel leak at fuel reg.area

Fail 20 Apr 2023 57,093 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe at rear brake hose area (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

light fuel leak at fuel reg.area

winch electrical cables insecure and chaffing

Pass 4 Apr 2022 51,919 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rearmost (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 47,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 41,876 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 37,546 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 has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Slight play in steering column upper uj

Fail 15 Mar 2019 37,520 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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 has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Slight play in steering column upper uj

Pass 18 Apr 2018 33,797 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

indicators do not self cancel

non standard steering wheel

small cuts to all tyre treads

Pass 11 Apr 2017 30,057 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 30,055 miles

Fuel system component leaking valve on engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 28,118 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short winch power cables rubbing on steering damper (1.9.2b)

Nearside front position light and indicator lenses damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2014 22,841 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 21,182 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 20,037 miles

oil leaks around engine and gear box

Pass 22 Nov 2011 18,948 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 17,458 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 14,744 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 LUJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 LUJ, 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 LUJ registered?

VK56 LUJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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