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WN56 TEY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,985 mi
Last recorded67,985 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 TEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 67,985 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 65,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 65,663 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 59,644 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 57,481 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 57,476 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering Shock Bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2021 55,769 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 52,227 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 51,213 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 51,213 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 48,043 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 45,239 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 40,368 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 35,168 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 30,271 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 25,962 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 22,468 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 18,619 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 13,106 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 10,947 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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WN56 TEY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WN56 TEY, 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 WN56 TEY registered?

WN56 TEY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is WN56 TEY safe to buy?

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