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GY56 VMM

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,860 mi
Last recorded67,860 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 VMM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 67,860 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 67,860 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 67,423 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 67,006 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 66,338 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 64,647 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 63,166 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 63,170 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 61,052 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 59,391 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 56,843 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 52,804 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 50,106 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 43,852 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 36,761 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 36,761 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 32,695 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 26,529 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 23,809 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 23,809 miles

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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GY56 VMM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY56 VMM, 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 GY56 VMM registered?

GY56 VMM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is GY56 VMM safe to buy?

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