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VK56 LUL

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,907 mi
Last recorded93,907 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 93,907 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 93,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 88,375 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 84,380 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 84,380 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 77,258 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 77,258 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 70,847 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Jun 2013 56,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 54,223 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,376 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 46,376 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 35,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,676 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,186 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 LUL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LUL, 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 LUL registered?

VK56 LUL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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