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GU56 BYH

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,211 mi
Last recorded76,211 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 BYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 76,211 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 73,886 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 71,192 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 71,171 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 67,859 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 64,975 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 64,923 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 62,602 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 59,435 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 55,506 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 50,923 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 47,208 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 42,641 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 36,156 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 35,039 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 323,345 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 29,845 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 25,431 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 18,876 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 13,263 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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GU56 BYH 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 GU56 BYH, 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 GU56 BYH registered?

GU56 BYH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is GU56 BYH safe to buy?

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