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AE56 YLR

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,676 mi
Last recorded85,676 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 YLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 85,676 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 75,753 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 75,677 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 72,697 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 70,979 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 69,863 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 67,755 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 67,273 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 62,192 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 59,485 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,744 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 47,402 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 41,853 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 37,906 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,270 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,560 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 8,404 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 53,015 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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AE56 YLR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE56 YLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE56 YLR?

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What year was AE56 YLR registered?

AE56 YLR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AE56 YLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 YLR shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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