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WG56 FNT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,729 mi
Last recorded159,729 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 FNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 159,729 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 156,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 153,017 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 150,758 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 144,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 135,299 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 126,153 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 110,347 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 99,810 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 85,418 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 78,730 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 65,884 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 56,341 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 46,802 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 38,291 miles

ns wiper split

Pass 13 Dec 2010 28,343 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 14,923 miles

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

Oil leak

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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WG56 FNT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver 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 WG56 FNT, 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 WG56 FNT registered?

WG56 FNT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is WG56 FNT safe to buy?

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