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HY56 YFT

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,568 mi
Last recorded70,568 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 YFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 70,568 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,238 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,510 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,245 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 38,833 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 38,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

both front headlamp bezels are corroded

both rear tires are slightly distorted

front brake imbalance is high

Pass 14 Dec 2011 38,427 miles

both front headlamp bezels are corroded

both rear tires are slightly distorted

front brake imbalance is high

Pass 18 Aug 2010 33,246 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 YFT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YFT, 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 YFT registered?

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

Is HY56 YFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY56 YFT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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