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VN56 LBV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

77,106 mi
Last recorded77,106 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 LBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 77,106 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 73,788 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 69,218 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 64,887 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 63,577 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 60,566 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 57,103 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 49,284 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 46,294 miles

slight oil leak on the gearbox

Pass 17 Oct 2016 43,059 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 38,885 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 38,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 33,982 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 31,763 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 28,237 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,550 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 22,978 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 19,063 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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VN56 LBV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 VN56 LBV, 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 VN56 LBV registered?

VN56 LBV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is VN56 LBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN56 LBV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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