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GY56 YNN

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,095 mi
Last recorded104,095 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 104,095 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 103,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear wing missing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 102,408 miles

oil leaks

Pass 6 Nov 2014 98,753 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all tyres slightly stepped on edges and slight cuts in rear tyres

all valves slightly deteriorated

front brake discs wearing thin

front hub areas slightly damp

front to rear brake pipe runs over chassis

front trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

slight play detected at front hub assemblys

slight play in both rear shock absorber bushes

vehicle leaning to n/s

Pass 29 Nov 2013 84,970 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 84,962 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 70,196 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

slight roughness in steering wheel

vehicle sitting lower on n/s

Fail 15 Nov 2012 70,190 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

slight roughness in steering wheel

vehicle sitting lower on n/s

Pass 16 Nov 2011 55,223 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near-side rear tyre low pressure.

slight damage to windscreen.

Fail 16 Nov 2011 55,211 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near-side rear tyre low pressure.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 39,587 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 26 Nov 2009 24,690 miles

n/s/r hub damp

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 YNN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YNN, 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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GY56 YNN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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