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WU56 XRD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,821 mi
Last recorded37,821 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 XRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 37,821 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 36,003 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 33,994 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 33,540 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 33,540 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 33,471 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 33,361 miles

tyres perishing

Fail 17 Sep 2020 33,361 miles

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

tyres perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2019 33,289 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 32,947 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 32,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 32,070 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 30,844 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 28,618 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 24,992 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 22,123 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 18,535 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 15,889 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 13,135 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 11,149 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 XRD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 WU56 XRD, 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 XRD registered?

WU56 XRD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is WU56 XRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU56 XRD shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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