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VU56 OZG

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

166,909 mi
Last recorded166,909 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 OZG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 166,909 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 157,881 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 150,667 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 144,895 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 144,895 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 140,284 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 135,234 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 131,283 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 124,295 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 115,217 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 104,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight wear in o/s and n/s rear torsion arm bushes

Fail 8 Sep 2016 104,657 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight wear in o/s and n/s rear torsion arm bushes

Pass 9 Sep 2015 94,045 miles

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

slight play in steering link arm

Fail 9 Sep 2015 94,045 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight play in steering link arm

Pass 4 Sep 2014 81,254 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 81,254 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 69,495 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 69,495 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 58,479 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 58,476 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 48,600 miles

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

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

slight play in steering arm

Fail 3 Sep 2011 48,533 miles

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 37,986 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 27,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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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VU56 OZG 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 70.8%.

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 VU56 OZG, 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 VU56 OZG registered?

VU56 OZG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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