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BJ56 YNK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

78,512 mi
Last recorded78,512 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 YNK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 78,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 75,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 71,862 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 71,862 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 68,203 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 65,502 miles

both front hubs slightly damp

both rear tyres starting to perish

front metal brake pipes starting to rust

front suspension coil springs, rear suspension coil springs and front top suspension mountings starting to rust

power steering reservoir and pipes/ hoses slightly damp

rear crossmember, front chassis and centre out riggers starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2020 63,257 miles

both front hubs slightly damp

both rear tyres side walls starting to perish

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front metal brake pipes starting to rust

power steering reservoir and hoses/ pipes slightly damp

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2019 60,219 miles

both front hubs slightly damp

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front metal brake pipes starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2018 57,398 miles

both front hubs slightly damp

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front metal brake pipes starting to rust

front windscreen wipers are parked manually

rear shock absorbers lower mounting bushes slight movement

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2017 54,272 miles

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front metal brake pipes starting to rust

front windscreen wipers parked manually

rear shock absorbers lower mounting bushes slight movement

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2016 50,880 miles

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front metal brake pipes starting to rust

front windscreen wipers are parked manually

rear shock absorbers lower mounting bushes slight movement

Pass 17 Oct 2015 46,944 miles

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

front windscreen wipers are parked manually

offside front seatbelt starting to fur

rear shock absorbers lower mounting bushes slight movement

Pass 25 Oct 2014 42,591 miles

offside front seatbelt starting to fur

offside rear shock absorber lower bushes slight movement

Pass 19 Oct 2013 38,068 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 33,577 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 29,337 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 24,986 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 20,704 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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BJ56 YNK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BJ56 YNK, 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

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What year was BJ56 YNK registered?

BJ56 YNK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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