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VX56 EOG

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

199,588 mi
Last recorded199,588 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 EOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 199,588 miles

Coil spring corroded all x4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 199,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all x4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion throughout

reverse lamp inop

tpms on

Pass 17 Mar 2025 199,128 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 196,205 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 191,244 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 184,153 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 174,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 163,937 miles

Nearside swivel seal leaking.

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside swivel seal leaking.

Fail 18 Nov 2019 163,937 miles

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

Nearside swivel seal leaking.

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside swivel seal leaking.

Pass 16 Nov 2018 150,053 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 134,340 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 134,073 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank area at top breather (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play toe bar l-r (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 114,433 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 99,150 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

reverse light inop.

Fail 9 Nov 2015 99,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

reverse light inop.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 82,646 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 82,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 66,810 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 66,607 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 49,328 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 49,327 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,299 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 35,299 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 17,612 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 17,612 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 EOG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VX56 EOG, 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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VX56 EOG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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