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NY56 TJV

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,026 mi
Last recorded79,026 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY56 TJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 79,026 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 76,482 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

passenger seat deteriaoted.

rear number plate slightly obscrued

Fail 15 Feb 2021 76,481 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

passenger seat deteriaoted.

rear number plate slightly obscrued

Pass 24 Jan 2020 74,473 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre propshaft support rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers seat deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2019 70,342 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear fog lamp tell tale deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2019 70,342 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear fog lamp tell tale deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2018 65,628 miles

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

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

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

windscreen has a crack larger than 40mm out of zone A however out of wipers sweep and drivers view

Pass 17 Dec 2016 58,050 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 49,892 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 39,983 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 39,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NY56 TJV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 NY56 TJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NY56 TJV registered?

NY56 TJV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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The MOT history for NY56 TJV shows 11 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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