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VX56 FSK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

144,609 mi
Last recorded144,609 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 144,609 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 143,833 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 143,833 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 143,437 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 141,877 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 140,862 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 140,592 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play from box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 132,186 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 124,493 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 124,493 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 117,179 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 116,914 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 103,342 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 94,058 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 87,190 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 81,749 miles

signs of gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2013 70,446 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 62,077 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,373 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 43,663 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 43,663 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,857 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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 FSK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FSK, 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 FSK registered?

VX56 FSK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is VX56 FSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX56 FSK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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