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VK56 ZFP

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,670 mi
Last recorded68,670 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 ZFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 68,670 miles

Corrosion to rear axle

Corrosion to rear chassis

Corrosion to front axle

Corrosion to front chassis

Corrosion to all suspension coil springs

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 68,653 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Corrosion to all suspension coil springs

Corrosion to front axle

Corrosion to front chassis

Corrosion to rear axle

Corrosion to rear chassis

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 68,559 miles

areas to chassis corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 68,481 miles

Heavy surface corrosion in chassis

Pass 3 Mar 2021 68,219 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Slight seepage from hub seal

Offside Front Slight seepage from hub seal

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 67,406 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 67,406 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 67,123 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has a weld repair offside central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 67,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar insecurely attached loose at the bolt of the link bar (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has a weld repair offside central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 65,921 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 62,894 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front axle leaking.

Gearbox and transfer box leaking

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Hub leaking.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 62,983 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front axle leaking.

Gearbox and transfer box leaking

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Hub leaking.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 57,972 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 54,744 miles

Front diff leaking oil

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 52,964 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 51,347 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 51,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 49,880 miles

o/s rear brake disc pitted

Pass 19 Jan 2011 47,189 miles

nsr osr tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 14 Jan 2010 39,337 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 36,190 miles

front axle swivel joints nearside & offside weeping oil

Fail 2 Feb 2009 36,186 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

front axle swivel joints nearside & offside weeping oil

Pass 13 Mar 2008 265,649 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 22,344 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 ZFP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFP, 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 ZFP registered?

VK56 ZFP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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