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WX56 TLN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,685 mi
Last recorded24,685 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 TLN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 24,685 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 24,065 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 22,014 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 19,665 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 19,328 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 18,264 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 15,474 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 13,406 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 12,752 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 12,124 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 11,617 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 11,099 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 10,713 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 9,092 miles

noise from drivebelt area when switching engine off

Pass 21 May 2012 7,089 miles

slight oil leak evident

steering box seeping

transfer box leaking

Pass 11 May 2011 5,873 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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WX56 TLN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WX56 TLN, 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 WX56 TLN?

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What year was WX56 TLN registered?

WX56 TLN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is WX56 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX56 TLN shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WX56 TLN have outstanding finance?

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