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VX56 ERJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,822 mi
Last recorded77,822 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 ERJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 77,822 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 77,822 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 73,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front boot cover deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear boot cover deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 72,964 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 72,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 72,040 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt also cracked and perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear mud flap loose

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 72,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked with yellow chalk (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt also cracked and perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear mud flap loose

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 70,332 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 68,550 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 66,668 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 64,931 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,019 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 63,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 59,973 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 59,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,894 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 55,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 52,699 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 49,516 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 44,651 miles

tread getting low on both front tyres

Pass 12 Apr 2012 41,250 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 36,232 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 32,006 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 ERJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ERJ, 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 VX56 ERJ registered?

VX56 ERJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is VX56 ERJ safe to buy?

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