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WU56 XPB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,036 mi
Last recorded74,036 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 XPB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 74,036 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front of axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 17 Oct 2023 72,941 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 71,433 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 70,738 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,284 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 7 Oct 2019 67,890 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 8 Oct 2018 64,761 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 59,416 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 57,415 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 51,978 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 49,655 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 49,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,456 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 37,370 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,089 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,528 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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WU56 XPB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WU56 XPB, 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 WU56 XPB registered?

WU56 XPB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is WU56 XPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU56 XPB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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