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WV56 EAX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,067 mi
Last recorded81,067 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 EAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 81,067 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 71,548 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 66,014 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 65,967 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission when vehicle raised transmission fluid leaking from swivel hub continuosly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 60,079 miles

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

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

the ABS light stays on until you reach a certain speed

Fail 20 Sep 2022 60,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 55,483 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Swivels weeping both sides

Pass 9 Sep 2020 51,200 miles

steering box wet

Fail 8 Sep 2020 51,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

steering box wet

Pass 28 Aug 2019 48,242 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 45,160 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 45,159 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 43,631 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 43,631 miles

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

Side repeater not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 39,914 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 34,288 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 28,494 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight wear to steering damper bush

spherical joints leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2012 22,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 17,309 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 14,356 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 10,615 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 10,586 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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WV56 EAX 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 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WV56 EAX, 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 WV56 EAX registered?

WV56 EAX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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