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GU56LXF
2006 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
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- Registration GU56LXF
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 26 Oct 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
20 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 105,574 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
23 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 98,746 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - Worn slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 98,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - Worn slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 90,547 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- slight oil leak but not excessive
- Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 90,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight oil leak but not excessive
- Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 79,241 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle ball joint boot. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,814 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2022 25 Jun 202615 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,523 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust corroded
- oil leak
31 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,422 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system is corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 70,370 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system is corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,761 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,833 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
16 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 67,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet missing (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
2 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,551 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged
- undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.
- oil leak
2 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 63,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.
- oil leak
- nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged
5 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,027 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- undertrays and engine covers fitted
- nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated
- front and rear inner brake pads not seen
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
4 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 54,780 MI
25 Jun 20264 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,780 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2015 25 Jun 20263 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,875 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2014 25 Jun 20263 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 48,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
7 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 447,889 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2013 25 Jun 20267 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 447,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
9 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,942 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2012 25 Jun 202614 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,408 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2011 25 Jun 202614 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 35,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
16 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,177 MI
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GU56LXF was registered on 2006-09-26
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