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VK56 ZFG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

55,395 mi
Last recorded55,395 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 ZFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 55,395 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 53,676 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 51,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 50,887 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 48,317 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 48,314 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 4.99 should be 1.98 very smoky. (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 45,810 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 45,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 42,530 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 42,530 miles

Headlamp aim too low adjust both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 39,148 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 36,022 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 33,964 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 30,657 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 30,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 28,352 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 23,242 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 20,597 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 19,033 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 16,491 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 13,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front axle swivel seals leaking

rear axle pinion seal leaking

Pass 25 Sep 2009 13,079 miles

front axle swivel seals leaking

rear axle pinion seal leaking

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 ZFG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZFG, 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 ZFG registered?

VK56 ZFG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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