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VK56 ZGB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

182,494 mi
Last recorded182,494 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 182,494 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 182,494 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 177,572 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel tank area (8.4.1 (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 Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 177,572 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 173,276 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 173,276 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 169,006 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 30 Nov 2022 168,862 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 163,713 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 158,463 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 158,463 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 152,251 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 145,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and offside rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 137,594 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 137,594 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 129,150 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 120,540 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 120,540 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 110,175 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 99,759 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 90,440 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 80,387 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 80,386 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,958 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,621 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 ZGB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZGB, 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 ZGB registered?

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

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