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FY56 YWD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,823 mi
Last recorded81,823 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 YWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 81,823 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s & O/s - Main to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp switch - does not operate as intended.

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward joint. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 main to flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s & O/s - Main to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 80,104 miles

N/s front & o/s rear tyre - sidewall deteriation.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s & O/s main to drum. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake pad wear.

Pass 6 Nov 2018 74,788 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber bushes worn.

Fail 6 Nov 2018 75,788 miles

Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber bushes worn.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 71,406 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 67,916 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 67,906 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty + tell tail not working. (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 62,308 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 62,308 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 55,452 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 49,542 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 44,062 miles

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

rear centre seat belt missing

Fail 16 Oct 2012 44,051 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

rear centre seat belt missing

Pass 26 Oct 2011 39,705 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2011 39,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlamp covers fitted (unable to adjust head lamps)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,518 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 32,511 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 24,461 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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FY56 YWD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YWD, 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 YWD registered?

FY56 YWD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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