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GY56 YNV

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

120,066 mi
Last recorded120,066 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 120,066 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers door check link defective

joint above rear axle gaiter deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2025 120,058 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of axle gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ATTENTION close to limiit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn [ front bushes ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers door check link defective

joint above rear axle ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2024 118,639 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering link from steering box arm to front steering link [ sprung loaded ] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front hub seals weeping grease

drivers door check link broken

rear axle noisy

rear upper axle joint cover poor condition

Fail 4 Sep 2024 118,636 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play wheel bearing / swivel pin excessive play from hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering link from steering box arm to front steering link [ sprung loaded ] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front hub seals weeping grease

drivers door check link broken

rear axle noisy

rear upper axle joint cover poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2023 116,813 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front steering damper front bush

Fail 16 Aug 2023 116,813 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front steering damper front bush

Pass 7 Sep 2022 114,609 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play bottom of steering box link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front steering damper o/s bush worn

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front end of suspension rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage may need attention soon (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage may need attention soon (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear axle upper ball joint cover deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2022 114,605 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam all not working [ switch loose and inoperative ] (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both [ headlight switch faulty ] (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working headlight switch faulty not operating lights (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements all not working (4.2.2 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play bottom of steering box link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front steering damper o/s bush worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front end of suspension rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage may need attention soon (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage may need attention soon (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear axle upper ball joint cover deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2021 110,586 miles

Central Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle upper joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside steering damper o/s bush worn

Oil leak, but not excessive engine may need attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering link pivot bottom of steering box arm slight play [ may need attention soon ] (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front panhard rod o/s bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 106,406 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 102,642 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped and cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear A frame upper gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

damp around both front hub seals

Pass 29 Aug 2018 100,178 miles

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

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

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

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

both front hubs slightly damp

both rear upper axle arms bushes worn and deteriorated slight play

front steering damper bushes worn/slight play

front tyres cuts in tread cord not exposed at test

windscreen chipped outside zone a not affecting drivers view

Fail 21 Aug 2018 100,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ferrule badly corroded where it attaches to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint where bolts on to steering arm bottom of steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet broken (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both front hubs slightly damp

both rear upper axle arms bushes worn and deteriorated slight play

front steering damper bushes worn/slight play

front tyres cuts in tread cord not exposed at test

windscreen chipped outside zone a not affecting drivers view

Pass 5 Sep 2017 98,273 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR HUBS SLIGHTLY DAMP

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE PADS 4MM APPROX (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front STEERING DAMPER BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN

Offside OUTER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN BUT CAN STILL BE OPENED WILL NEED ATTENTION SOON

Offside Rear TYRE WORN INNER EDGE INNER SIDEWALL CUT AND PERISHED CORD NOT EXPOSED AT TEST MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush AXLE BOTH UPPER ARMS (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 98,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush {HOCKEY STICK ARM} BOTH BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush {HOCKEY STICK ARM }BOTH BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT AND REAR HUBS SLIGHTLY DAMP

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE PADS 4MM APPROX (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front STEERING DAMPER BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN

Offside OUTER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN BUT CAN STILL BE OPENED WILL NEED ATTENTION SOON

Offside Rear TYRE WORN INNER EDGE INNER SIDEWALL CUT AND PERISHED CORD NOT EXPOSED AT TEST MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2MM APPROX WILL NEED ATTENTION SOON (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush AXLE BOTH UPPER ARMS (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 96,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 95,410 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 95,410 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 89,640 miles

Centre 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)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 89,640 miles

Centre 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)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 80,035 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 80,035 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Various engine oil leaks.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 71,629 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 58,455 miles

ALL FRONT AXLE RADIUS ARM BUSHES WORN. N/S/R DAMPER LOWER BUSHES WORN. N/S/R DAMPER UPPER BUSHES WORN. O/S/R DAMPER UPPER BUSHES WORN

Pass 15 Nov 2010 45,776 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 33,900 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 33,900 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

froor mat on drivers area holed ,could impair driving if allowed to get much worse

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 YNV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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