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GY56 YNZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,830 mi
Last recorded146,830 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 YNZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 146,830 miles

Chassis has surface corrosion

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 146,825 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chalked (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Chassis has surface corrosion

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 146,662 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 146,229 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 145,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 14,385 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 143,848 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose gearbox end (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached boot (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front front wheel fouling with suspension arm on full lock

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel fouling with suspension arm

Pass 5 Jan 2021 138,912 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 126,306 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 105,762 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 99,442 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 99,442 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 94,885 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 88,740 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 80,014 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 80,007 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 75,643 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 61,786 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 61,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 50,370 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,520 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,056 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 28,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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 YNZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YNZ, 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 GY56 YNZ registered?

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

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