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VX56 FSO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,358 mi
Last recorded123,358 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 123,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 117,034 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 112,124 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 106,566 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 99,974 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 93,930 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 88,266 miles

Nearside Front SWIVEL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front SWIVEL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 12 Apr 2019 80,927 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,053 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 68,853 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 62,852 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 56,422 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 50,188 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 40,191 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 33,683 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 33,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 26,292 miles

rear prop shaft 'uj' worn

Fail 11 Nov 2010 26,286 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear prop shaft 'uj' worn

Pass 11 Nov 2009 19,134 miles

FRONT RADIUS ARM BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN.

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP LENS DAMAGED AND HAS CONDENSATION INSIDE UNIT.

REAR PROP-SHAFT U.J SLIGHTLY WORN.

Fail 10 Nov 2009 19,128 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FRONT RADIUS ARM BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN.

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP LENS DAMAGED AND HAS CONDENSATION INSIDE UNIT.

REAR PROP-SHAFT U.J SLIGHTLY WORN.

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 FSO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FSO, 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 FSO registered?

VX56 FSO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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