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WA56 UKX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

129,945 mi
Last recorded129,945 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA56 UKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 129,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 128,199 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 127,159 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

front swivel housings slight leak

Fail 24 Jun 2024 127,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

front swivel housings slight leak

Pass 23 Jun 2023 124,692 miles

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

both swivel hub seals minor leak

Fail 23 Jun 2023 124,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

steering damper bush worn

both swivel hub seals minor leak

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 122,492 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front swivel hub seals slight leak

Fail 27 Jun 2022 122,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front swivel hub seals slight leak

Pass 24 Jun 2021 118,594 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 115,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front swivel joint seal slight leak

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front swivel joint seal slight leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 112,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front axle swivel joint slight leak

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front axle swivel joint slight leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 109,632 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 107,544 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front hub oil seals weaping.

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

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

Fail 15 May 2017 107,543 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn.

Front hub oil seals weaping.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear universal joint on rear differential very worn.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 104,787 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 May 2015 102,686 miles

both tractor seals leaking

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 17 Apr 2015 102,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both tractor seal leaking

play in steering damper bush

Pass 22 Apr 2014 996,417 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 996,417 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 966,515 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 966,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 89,176 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 83,737 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 55,827 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 55,827 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper 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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WA56 UKX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 UKX, 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 WA56 UKX registered?

WA56 UKX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is WA56 UKX safe to buy?

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