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A3 YPC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

138,187 mi
Last recorded138,187 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 YPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 138,187 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 136,044 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 136,042 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 133,694 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside & offside - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT ON/BEFORE NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION WITH BRAKE PADS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 129,829 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 126,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 126,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 123,138 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 118,753 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 113,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2018 113,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 106,776 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 106,776 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 102,422 miles

Nearside rear bump stop missing.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 102,422 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear bump stop missing.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 99,263 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 99,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Transfer box leaking

Pass 16 Jun 2014 93,785 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 8 Jul 2013 85,796 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 70,168 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 70,168 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 59,488 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,488 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 40,902 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 16,443 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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A3 YPC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A3 YPC, 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.

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A3 YPC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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