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FY56 EUC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,502 mi
Last recorded102,502 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 EUC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 102,502 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear revers light not work

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member tow bar upper mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 102,477 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear revers light not work

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member tow bar upper mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 100,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 100,231 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-Frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength A-Frame crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers not parking correctly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached Loose @ transfer box (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 100,187 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear reverse light

Pass 28 Jun 2024 98,507 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear of a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 97,706 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A-Frame mounting X-member on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 97,706 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers not parking correctly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Bull bar corroded and holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A-Frame mounting X-member on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 96,605 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A-Frame mounting X-Member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 96,603 miles

Brake performance not tested Offside front brake hose burst @ ferrule (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength A-frame mounting X-member on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers parking incorrectly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking Pressure regulator on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis X-member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Pipes along axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 96,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 96,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 94,580 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 92,761 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end. (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 May 2018 92,761 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end. (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 May 2017 91,804 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 89,316 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 89,316 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,634 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 82,216 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 76,265 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 68,922 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 56,148 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 56,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,534 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 45,534 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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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FY56 EUC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FY56 EUC, 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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What year was FY56 EUC registered?

FY56 EUC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is FY56 EUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 EUC shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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