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VX56 JPY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,317 mi
Last recorded104,317 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 JPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 104,317 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 100,080 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 88,459 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 81,309 miles

Slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 12 Jan 2023 81,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 13 Jan 2022 77,056 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 70,235 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 70,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 69,997 miles

unable to check underside vehicle fully due to thick underseal

Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,853 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to being painted

Fail 31 Oct 2018 66,847 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to being painted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 63,546 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 59,870 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 55,150 miles

all four tyres perished

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to thick underseal

Fail 30 Oct 2015 55,142 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres perished

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to thick underseal

Pass 21 Oct 2014 50,422 miles

slight lubricant leak n/s o/s front hub assemblys

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to thick underseal

Pass 22 Jun 2013 41,949 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to being thick underseal

Pass 10 May 2012 36,461 miles

n/s/f hub oil leak

o/s/f hub oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 29,930 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 22,666 miles

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

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

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 JPY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JPY, 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 JPY registered?

VX56 JPY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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