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FY06 YBA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

163,994 mi
Last recorded163,994 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 YBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 163,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 161,455 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 161,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture caliper (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2024 160,338 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 160,338 miles

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 159,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 157,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Small amount of corrosion on rear x member

Pass 8 Oct 2020 153,236 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 147,153 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 140,259 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 136,212 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 133,890 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 130,830 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 116,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 102,069 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 99,305 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 90,698 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,884 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 699,307 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,006 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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FY06 YBA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FY06 YBA, 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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FY06 YBA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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