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WA56 GGO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,100 mi
Last recorded137,100 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA56 GGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 137,100 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 137,100 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working all stop lamps not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 133,055 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 129,549 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 129,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 123,243 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint slight leak

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 114,636 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 106,390 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 99,987 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 99,987 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 92,284 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 84,620 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 80,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy supply (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy supply (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 80,425 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy supply (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy supply (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 71,559 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 71,559 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded back tofront (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 64,265 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 55,568 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 50,061 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 41,319 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 41,157 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,007 miles

steering damper bas slight play in bush!!!

Fail 23 Aug 2010 31,007 miles

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

steering damper bas slight play in bush!!!

Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,280 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s headlamp lense cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2009 21,280 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s headlamp lense cracked

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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WA56 GGO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WA56 GGO, 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 WA56 GGO registered?

WA56 GGO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is WA56 GGO safe to buy?

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