CarVerify

Free Car Check

WF56 EYJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,408 mi
Last recorded75,408 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 EYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 75,408 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 73,078 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 70,853 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 68,399 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 66,538 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 64,024 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 61,203 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 57,795 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 54,380 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 50,883 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 46,689 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 42,772 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 37,695 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 32,752 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 28,113 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 22,776 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 17,002 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WF56 EYJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WF56 EYJ, 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

How do I check the history of WF56 EYJ?

You can check the full history of WF56 EYJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WF56 EYJ registered?

WF56 EYJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is WF56 EYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF56 EYJ shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF56 EYJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WF56 EYJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.