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HY56 LDK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,425 mi
Last recorded148,425 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 LDK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 148,425 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 145,089 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 139,308 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 139,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 131,182 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 124,648 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 118,036 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 118,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 111,752 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 111,742 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play axil ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 104,736 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 104,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 97,878 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 97,878 miles

Braking system leaking servo (1.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 90,669 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 90,669 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,319 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 76,745 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 69,568 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 61,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 61,578 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 53,921 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 45,773 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 38,000 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,154 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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HY56 LDK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HY56 LDK, 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 HY56 LDK registered?

HY56 LDK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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