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WR56 LFZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,541 mi
Last recorded70,541 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 LFZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 70,541 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 69,301 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 69,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 67,628 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 65,393 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 63,141 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 61,907 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 60,246 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 59,241 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 59,241 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 56,764 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 52,993 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 52,993 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 51,135 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 48,458 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 39,801 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 39,801 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 36,024 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 31,465 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 31,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 25,457 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 20,226 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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WR56 LFZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 WR56 LFZ, 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 WR56 LFZ registered?

WR56 LFZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is WR56 LFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR56 LFZ 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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