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VX56 FRP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

3,419 mi
Last recorded3,419 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 FRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 3,419 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 2,679 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 2,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 2,265 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 1,904 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 1,904 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

wiper switch faulty

Pass 28 Feb 2022 1,512 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 1,354 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 1,354 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 1,352 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 1,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 832 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 493 miles

windscreen washers weak

Pass 15 Feb 2016 8 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 167,717 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 167,717 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 136,823 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 102,476 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 76,524 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 57,458 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,718 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 FRP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FRP, 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 FRP registered?

VX56 FRP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is VX56 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX56 FRP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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