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WU56 XPR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,671 mi
Last recorded67,671 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 XPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 67,671 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 67,491 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension bushes perishing

general light corrosion under vehicle

light corrosion to all chassis

Pass 4 May 2023 66,782 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

general light corrosion to al under side of vehicle

o/s and n/s front hub seals leaking

Fail 4 May 2023 66,782 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

general light corrosion to al under side of vehicle

o/s and n/s front hub seals leaking

Pass 1 Apr 2022 66,010 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

general light corrosion to chassis

o/s and n/s front hub seals leaking

Pass 8 Mar 2021 64,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front hub seals leaking

engine oil leaks

general corrosion to all chassis and mounting points

rear diff leaking

reverse light lens damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2021 64,803 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

both front hub seals leaking

engine oil leaks

general corrosion to all chassis and mounting points

rear diff leaking

reverse light lens damaged

Pass 16 May 2019 63,305 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 62,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 61,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front hub seals leaking

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Oct 2015 60,505 miles

front hub seals leaking

slight lift in n/s and o/s front ball joints

Pass 20 Nov 2014 59,382 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 18 Oct 2013 58,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres low and going out of shape

slight leak from front hub seals

Pass 20 Oct 2012 55,083 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 45,999 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 28,592 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 XPR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WU56 XPR, 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 WU56 XPR?

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What year was WU56 XPR registered?

WU56 XPR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is WU56 XPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU56 XPR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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