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WJ56 WXG

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

150,206 mi
Last recorded150,206 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 WXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 150,206 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 148,537 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 145,581 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 141,585 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 138,013 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 138,003 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 134,451 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 132,264 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 129,545 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2016 128,181 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 119,345 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 119,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 108,177 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 90,280 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 76,341 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 58,327 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 43,598 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,041 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 WXG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WXG, 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 WXG registered?

WJ56 WXG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is WJ56 WXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ56 WXG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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