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VK56 UDX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

168,363 mi
Last recorded168,363 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 UDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 168,363 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 168,359 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 161,503 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 158,225 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 158,219 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 154,157 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 145,665 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 145,659 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 138,189 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 118,843 miles

play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 11 Aug 2017 111,001 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 111,001 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 104,038 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 104,038 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 96,564 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 96,564 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,592 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,708 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2013 80,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Surface corrosion to both front & rear brake discs

Pass 8 Jan 2013 80,639 miles

Surface corrosion to both front & rear brake discs

Pass 15 Nov 2011 77,357 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 77,357 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 64,085 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 64,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,353 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 UDX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UDX, 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 UDX registered?

VK56 UDX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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