BT56 USH

2006 LAND ROVER — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
LAND ROVER
Year
2006
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
2179 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
11 January 2027 (211 days away)
Last recorded mileage
30,920 mi

AI verdict AVOID 26/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2006 Land Rover has 23 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 30,920 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, and the car is not ULEZ-compliant, making it a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory shows a significant drop in annual usage from 12,581 miles (Nov 2021) to 2,277 miles (Nov 2024), then a further 30-mile journey in Jan 2026, indicating a clear and unexplained change in usage patterns.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Nov 2025): Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 22 Dec 2016 (test 30,920 mi) — immediate safety risk.
  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 04 Jan 2017 (test 42,348 mi) — immediate safety risk.
  • Recurring major steering failures (Oct 2020, Nov 2025) and advisories (5 related items) — structural neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 11 Jan 2027 — no immediate retest required.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories — last test passed Jan 2026.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory before Oct 2018 and Nov 2021 — no fraud detected.
  • No evidence of Cat N/S write-off marker in provided data.

Mileage history

Dec 2009: 30,920 mi PASSDec 2010: 42,348 mi PASSDec 2011: 51,912 mi PASSJan 2013: 60,714 mi PASSDec 2013: 66,577 mi PASSJan 2015: 72,551 mi PASSJan 2016: 78,373 mi FAILJan 2016: 78,380 mi PASSDec 2016: 82,369 mi FAILJan 2017: 84,570 mi PASSDec 2017: 91,117 mi FAILJan 2018: 91,117 mi PASSOct 2018: 91,173 mi PASSOct 2019: 99,197 mi FAILOct 2019: 99,199 mi PASSOct 2020: 100,808 mi FAILOct 2020: 100,808 mi PASSNov 2021: 113,389 mi PASSOct 2022: 117,773 mi PASSNov 2023: 121,445 mi PASSNov 2024: 123,722 mi PASSNov 2025: 125,715 mi FAILJan 2026: 125,745 mi PASS126k78k31kDec 2009Jan 2026

MOT test history — 17/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2009 PASS 30,920 mi None recorded
Dec 2010 PASS 42,348 mi None recorded
Dec 2011 PASS 51,912 mi None recorded
Jan 2013 PASS 60,714 mi None recorded
Dec 2013 PASS 66,577 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Jan 2015 PASS 72,551 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2016 FAIL 78,373 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/18 103v (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/18 103v (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2016 PASS 78,380 mi None recorded
Dec 2016 FAIL 82,369 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Jan 2017 PASS 84,570 mi None recorded
Dec 2017 FAIL 91,117 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Oil leak Rear axle leaking
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Jan 2018 PASS 91,117 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Oil leak Rear axle leaking
Oct 2018 PASS 91,173 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 FAIL 99,197 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY corrosion to rear suspension components
DANGEROUS Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oct 2019 PASS 99,199 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY corrosion to rear suspension components
Oct 2020 FAIL 100,808 mi
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY corrosion to rear suspension components
Oct 2020 PASS 100,808 mi
ADVISORY Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY corrosion to rear suspension components
Nov 2021 PASS 113,389 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oct 2022 PASS 117,773 mi
ADVISORY Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nov 2023 PASS 121,445 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nov 2024 PASS 123,722 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2025 FAIL 125,715 mi
MAJOR Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Power steering component leaking leak from rack ns (2.1.5 (a))
MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Jan 2026 PASS 125,745 mi None recorded

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