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WG56 JXP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,867 mi
Last recorded90,867 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 JXP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 90,867 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 85,070 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 80,093 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 75,333 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 70,884 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 65,566 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 62,684 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 57,857 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 52,278 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 46,181 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 42,400 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 39,172 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 34,781 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 31,809 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 31,809 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 26,393 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 20,926 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 15,476 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 15,476 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
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WG56 JXP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JXP, 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 WG56 JXP?

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What year was WG56 JXP registered?

WG56 JXP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is WG56 JXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG56 JXP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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