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LG56 YNH

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,358 mi
Last recorded126,358 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 YNH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 126,358 miles

underbody under sealed

Pass 16 Jan 2025 122,247 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A FRAME BALL JOINT ONTO AXLE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Strut turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 122,247 miles

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened strut turret holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A FRAME BALL JOINT ONTO AXLE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Strut turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 120,260 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 120,259 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 114,866 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 109,340 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 104,205 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 99,979 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 99,979 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 89,139 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 83,399 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 78,136 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,002 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 75,344 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 73,567 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 73,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 59,250 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 38,279 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 38,279 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 31,174 miles

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

rear shockabsorber bottom rubbers slightly worn

Pass 5 Aug 2010 242,144 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 19,517 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 18,709 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 12,057 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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LG56 YNH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LG56 YNH, 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 LG56 YNH registered?

LG56 YNH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is LG56 YNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG56 YNH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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