LAND ROVER DEFENDER VK56UDX has 26 MOTs

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This 2006 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 170,209 miles 4 days ago on Wednesday 28th October 2026 at 10:47.

The current MOT will expire in 1 year on Thursday 4th November 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

VK56UDX MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 2027170,209 MI
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 20254TH NOVEMBER 2026168,363 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Slightly Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Slightly Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
FAILED3RD NOVEMBER 2025168,359 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Jets Misaligned And Not Providing Sufficient Fluid To The Windscreen (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Central Front Fuel System Component Leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Front Tyre(s) Of Different Sizes Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Slightly Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Slightly Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 20241ST OCTOBER 2025161,503 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH APRIL 202325TH APRIL 2024158,225 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED24TH APRIL 2023158,219 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Central Rear Suspension Component Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH MARCH 20223RD MARCH 2023154,157 MI
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 20202ND DECEMBER 2021145,665 MI
FAILED25TH NOVEMBER 2020145,659 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 20192ND DECEMBER 2020138,189 MI
PASSED23RD JULY 201810TH AUGUST 2019118,843 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In O/s/f King Pin
PASSED11TH AUGUST 201710TH AUGUST 2018111,001 MI
FAILED28TH JULY 2017111,001 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED19TH APRIL 201618TH APRIL 2017104,038 MI
FAILED16TH APRIL 2016104,038 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Headlamp Switch Faulty (1.7.1)
PASSED30TH MARCH 201531ST MARCH 201696,564 MI
FAILED30TH MARCH 201596,564 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED1ST APRIL 201431ST MARCH 201586,592 MI
PASSED21ST MARCH 201320TH MARCH 201480,708 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED8TH JANUARY 201380,639 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. USER ENTERED - Surface Corrosion To Both Front & Rear Brake Discs
PASSED8TH JANUARY 20137TH JANUARY 201480,639 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Surface Corrosion To Both Front & Rear Brake Discs
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 201114TH NOVEMBER 201277,357 MI
FAILED15TH NOVEMBER 201177,357 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Does Not Fasten Securely By Positive Means (7.2.4b)
  2. FAIL - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Does Not Fasten Securely Maintaining The Sealing Arrangement (7.2.4b)
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 20103RD NOVEMBER 201164,085 MI
FAILED1ST NOVEMBER 201064,085 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20093RD NOVEMBER 201046,353 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VK56UDX Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

VK56UDX MOT Comments

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VK56UDX Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 170,209 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,510 miles

VK56UDX FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration VK56UDX was manufactured on Monday 23rd October 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 170,209 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 8,510 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VK56UDX has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 12 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 8 Major, 0 Dangerous and 9 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does VK56UDX have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 1st November 2026 VK56UDX does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VK56UDX Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 1st November 2026 VK56UDX does have Tax. Read more

When does VK56UDX Tax expire?

The current Tax for VK56UDX will expire in 6 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does VK56UDX MOT expire?

The current MOT for VK56UDX will expire in 1 year on Thursday 4th November 2027. Read more

When did VK56UDX have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VK56UDX was on Wednesday 28th October 2026 at 10:47. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VK56UDX Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for VK56UDX we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VK56UDX Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for VK56UDX we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VK56UDX?

VK56UDX is registered as a 2006 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has VK56UDX done?

The odometer reading for VK56UDX at the last MOT in October 2026 was 170,209 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,510 miles per year. Read more

How old is VK56UDX?

The vehicle VK56UDX was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Monday 23rd October 2006. Read more

What colour is VK56UDX?

The official colour of VK56UDX is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does VK56UDX have?

VK56UDX has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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