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VX56 JLU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,988 mi
Last recorded126,988 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 JLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 126,988 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 126,933 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 124,509 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 121,103 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 117,715 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 117,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 115,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

both front swivel joints leak

diff oil leak

steering box arm ball joint play

steering box leak

Fail 18 Aug 2021 115,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure bezel corroded wont adjust (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust bezel corroded (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

both front swivel joints leak

diff oil leak

steering box arm ball joint play

steering box leak

Pass 8 Jun 2020 112,498 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 108,296 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 96,907 miles

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

park brake efficiancy only just met the minimal requirements

Fail 5 Jun 2018 96,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis/x-member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

park brake efficiancy only just met the minimal requirements

Pass 7 Jun 2017 87,330 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember corroded (6.6.6)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 87,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember corroded (6.6.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 77,804 miles

tyre off side front worn and perished

Fail 1 Jun 2016 77,804 miles

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)

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable inner bush excessive play front (2.2.C.1d)

tyre off side front worn and perished

Pass 5 May 2015 67,001 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 65,320 miles

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

Slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 15 Nov 2013 60,405 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012
Pass 14 Nov 2011 43,889 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 34,380 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 27,363 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 JLU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc 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 JLU, 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 JLU registered?

VX56 JLU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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