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VX56 EAP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,153 mi
Last recorded103,153 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 EAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 103,153 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 100,546 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

play in steering linkage damper

Fail 26 Sep 2024 100,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

play in steering linkage damper

Pass 31 Aug 2023 97,422 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 97,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 94,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 94,493 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 91,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 87,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 78,788 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 70,238 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 60,980 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,012 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 44,888 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 37,409 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,599 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 22,777 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 22,681 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 16,999 miles

oversize tyres have been catching trailing arms not at present

Fail 4 Mar 2011 16,999 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oversize tyres have been catching trailing arms not at present

Pass 14 Dec 2009 12,613 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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VX56 EAP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VX56 EAP, 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 VX56 EAP registered?

VX56 EAP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 December 2006.

Is VX56 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX56 EAP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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