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HY56 YFP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,453 mi
Last recorded160,453 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 160,453 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2023 160,076 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 153,862 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 147,270 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 133,323 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 126,569 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 126,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Revers light not working.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 126,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Revers light not working.

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 112,361 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front and rear disc pads wearing thin

rear tyres on 4mm

slight engine oil leak

slight play on front door hinges

Fail 3 Dec 2015 112,361 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

slight engine oil leak

slight play on front door hinges

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front and rear disc pads wearing thin

rear tyres on 4mm

Pass 28 Nov 2014 99,645 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 87,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 87,472 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 75,495 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 70,314 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Jan 2011 59,705 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 49,603 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 YFP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HY56 YFP, 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 YFP registered?

HY56 YFP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is HY56 YFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY56 YFP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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