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NC06 YSP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,280 mi
Last recorded137,280 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC06 YSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 137,280 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 137,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 135,543 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 131,877 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever springing back up slightly when fully down

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 128,986 miles

Rear chassis crossmember area coated in corrosion protection black underseal material

Fail 20 Feb 2017 128,979 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis front section (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front mudflap missing

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear body-side support bracket corroded and broken

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear chassis crossmember area coated in corrosion protection black underseal material

surface corrosion to rear chassis sections

Pass 21 Oct 2016 124,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 124,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 114,099 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 114,098 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 104,791 miles

both tractor joints weaping

exhaust corroded

rear cross member becoming corroded

steering box has slight weap

Fail 7 Oct 2014 104,791 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

both tractor joints weaping

exhaust corroded

rear cross member becoming corroded

steering box has slight weap

Pass 25 Oct 2013 95,123 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 85,586 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Oct 2012 85,586 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,414 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 78,410 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

inner faces of rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,569 miles

draglink offside balljoint slight lift

drop arm balljoint slight lift

nearside front balljoint slight lift

Fail 4 Oct 2010 72,569 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

centre stop light not working

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

draglink offside balljoint slight lift

drop arm balljoint slight lift

nearside front balljoint slight lift

Pass 8 Oct 2009 66,059 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 66,059 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 65,336 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NC06 YSP 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 59.1%.

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 NC06 YSP, 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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NC06 YSP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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