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WK56 UDE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,107 mi
Last recorded45,107 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 UDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 45,107 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 43,860 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 42,499 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 41,381 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 39,890 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 38,801 miles

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

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

Offside Rear indicator lens slightly damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2019 37,162 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 34,987 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 32,539 miles

all wheels some corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2016 30,210 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear axle top ball joint rubber perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2015 27,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 23,667 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 20,799 miles

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

slight dampness around power steering box

Pass 14 Aug 2012 18,185 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 18,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 15,954 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 13,302 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 10,622 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 10,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 UDE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UDE, 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

How do I check the history of WK56 UDE?

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What year was WK56 UDE registered?

WK56 UDE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 2006.

Is WK56 UDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK56 UDE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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