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WJ56 OHC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

93,641 mi
Last recorded93,641 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 OHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 93,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear A Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 93,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear A Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 89,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 85,137 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 81,702 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 81,698 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 78,324 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 78,324 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 76,084 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 76,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake line corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake line corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake line corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 73,752 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 73,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2018 70,742 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 70,733 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs too thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs too thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 68,310 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 68,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 65,187 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 65,182 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 61,331 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 56,363 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,875 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 49,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,802 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 32,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,478 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 25,298 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 25,293 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 18,476 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 18,476 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear 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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WJ56 OHC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 WJ56 OHC, 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 WJ56 OHC registered?

WJ56 OHC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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