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VN56 LCV

2006 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Lpg 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,433 mi
Last recorded185,433 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Range Rover96,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 LCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 185,433 miles

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2024 185,420 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 185,358 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

metal sections of rear brake hoses heavily corroded.

n/s/f metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

o/s/f metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

slight free play detected in the steering o/s/f ( suspect inner rack end)

various oil leaks.

various suspension arm bushes showing signs of de-bonding/splitting.

vehicle underside, side steps and rear sub frame heavy surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 7 Oct 2022 179,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 169,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 163,813 miles

Corrosion to rear brake and suspension components

Corrosion to rear subframe

Exhaust heat shield loose (above rear box)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both mainlines leading to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rubber bushes in rear suspension perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear inner sills and wheel arch area

Fail 13 Aug 2020 163,722 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to rear brake and suspension components

Corrosion to rear subframe

Exhaust heat shield loose (above rear box)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both mainlines leading to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rubber bushes in rear suspension perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear inner sills and wheel arch area

Pass 7 Aug 2019 153,404 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 153,404 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 141,904 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 141,904 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 135,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear & side to side. (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 125,787 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 120,119 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 104,348 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 104,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 90,407 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 79,249 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 72,253 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

under car muddy

Pass 12 Feb 2011 71,093 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 56,133 miles

engine management warning light on dash display

Fail 16 Nov 2009 56,122 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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VN56 LCV is a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,196cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 96,967 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 Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN56 LCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 20 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN56 LCV registered?

VN56 LCV is a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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