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WK56 UCT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,037 mi
Last recorded100,037 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 UCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 100,037 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 98,848 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play STEERING ARM BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 97,512 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 95,566 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 93,384 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 91,972 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 90,309 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 84,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 80,454 miles

Ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 73,175 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 73,147 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (7.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 67,408 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 67,396 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 61,074 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 55,196 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2013 55,196 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Slight fraying on both front seat belts

Fail 13 Nov 2012 46,990 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 37,103 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 37,103 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has an air leak from where a puncture has been repaired

Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,251 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 21,548 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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WK56 UCT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WK56 UCT, 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 WK56 UCT registered?

WK56 UCT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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The MOT history for WK56 UCT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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