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GV56 NYY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,744 mi
Last recorded79,744 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 NYY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2026 79,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 71,917 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 67,998 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 64,097 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 62,858 miles

smoke out put to low to gain reading

Pass 3 Aug 2021 60,945 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 60,691 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 58,372 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 54,736 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Suspected minor engine oil from from the front of the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 44,101 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 40,265 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 39,340 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 37,320 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 35,001 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 33,489 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 30,547 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 23,139 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 18,549 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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GV56 NYY 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 100%.

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 GV56 NYY, 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 GV56 NYY registered?

GV56 NYY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is GV56 NYY safe to buy?

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