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VK56 UFU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

153,505 mi
Last recorded153,505 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 153,505 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 152,152 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 152,148 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 150,821 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 27 Dec 2023 150,821 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 20 Dec 2022 149,277 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 147,701 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 147,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 142,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

steering damper bush worn

Pass 12 Dec 2019 135,255 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 128,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 128,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 119,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering damper rubber bush worn

wipers dont always park correctley

Pass 19 Dec 2016 112,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering damper bush has slight play.

Fail 13 Dec 2016 112,240 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 104,285 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 104,282 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 95,865 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2014 95,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 87,011 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 79,048 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 79,048 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2012 70,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 60,508 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 60,508 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 50,348 miles

very slight play in rear top bushes

very small chip in n/s/f windsc reen

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 UFU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UFU, 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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VK56 UFU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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