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BX56 RUW

2006 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2006 Land Rover Defender Diesel 2495cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 179,535 miles on the clock, averaging 7,925 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BX56 RUW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
179,535
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,925

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading179,535 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,949
Average per year7,925
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BX56 RUW 48k81k114k147k180k '09'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,535 miles
Since last MOT+5,949 miles
PASS
Mileage173,586 miles
Since last MOT+7,408 miles
PASS
Mileage166,178 miles
Since last MOT+5,526 miles
PASS
Mileage160,652 miles
Since last MOT+5,324 miles
PASS
Mileage155,328 miles
Since last MOT+3,739 miles
PASS
Mileage151,589 miles
Since last MOT+3,785 miles
PASS
Mileage147,804 miles
Since last MOT+2,214 miles
PASS
Mileage145,590 miles
Since last MOT+10,343 miles
PASS
Mileage135,247 miles
Since last MOT+3,139 miles
PASS
Mileage132,108 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,070 miles
Since last MOT+4,992 miles
PASS
Mileage127,078 miles
Since last MOT+11,409 miles
PASS
Mileage115,669 miles
Since last MOT+10,207 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,462 miles
Since last MOT+15,577 miles
PASS
Mileage89,885 miles
Since last MOT+12,257 miles
PASS
Mileage77,628 miles
Since last MOT+29,448 miles
PASS
Mileage48,180 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 RUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeBX — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About BX56 RUW

What car is BX56 RUW?

BX56 RUW is a silver Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2006.

What is the mileage of BX56 RUW?

The last recorded mileage for BX56 RUW was 179,535 miles, recorded on 13 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BX56 RUW passed its MOT?

BX56 RUW has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 May 2026.

Is BX56 RUW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BX56 RUW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BX56 RUW?

BX56 RUW is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.