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WJ56 OHG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,069 mi
Last recorded73,069 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 OHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 73,069 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 71,284 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 69,528 miles

Exhaust flange corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 68,338 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 65,848 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear chassis/floor corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2020 65,070 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2019 63,827 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight rear diff oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2018 60,420 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 60,420 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 55,810 miles

rear diff oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2017 55,810 miles

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2016 50,758 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 43,217 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 37,597 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 33,775 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 30,018 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 26,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 26,673 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 22,401 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,208 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 6,672 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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WJ56 OHG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WJ56 OHG, 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 WJ56 OHG registered?

WJ56 OHG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is WJ56 OHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ56 OHG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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