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WJ56 WXX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,869 mi
Last recorded77,869 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 WXX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 77,869 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 77,826 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 76,567 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

under vehicle has been wax oiled covering brake pipes and bushes and suspension components

Pass 30 Sep 2019 76,235 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 76,195 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 75,505 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 70,077 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 64,224 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both sides (5.2.2a)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front + rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 58,215 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 58,211 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 51,075 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 39,889 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 34,143 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 26,530 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,686 miles

offside rear tyre has cut not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 2 Sep 2009 21,868 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre has cut not deep enough to expose cords

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 WXX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WXX, 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 WXX registered?

WJ56 WXX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is WJ56 WXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ56 WXX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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