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L90 CYA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,055 mi
Last recorded101,055 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 CYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 101,055 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 100,641 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes coming out of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear half of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 100,637 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes coming out of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear half of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 100,139 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 12 May 2023 100,138 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe at rear of vehicle leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear where it joins rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 99,555 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 99,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 97,429 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 97,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling rear exhaust section (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 96,680 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 93,943 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 93,926 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 90,720 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play sounds noisey when spun (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 90,720 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play sounds noisey when spun (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 89,025 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 85,524 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 80,546 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 67,528 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 62,132 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 60,035 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 23,073 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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L90 CYA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L90 CYA, 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 L90 CYA registered?

L90 CYA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 February 2006.

Is L90 CYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 CYA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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