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P11 YAE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,847 mi
Last recorded86,847 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 YAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 86,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play under steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 80,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play under steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 80,779 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged rubbed on fuel tank shield (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play under steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 75,440 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 73,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 73,424 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 70,930 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2021 70,930 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2020 65,568 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 59,430 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 59,422 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded ferrule at union with front to rear pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at union with rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 54,019 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & offside (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 54,019 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & offside (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 47,481 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 42,415 miles

Both fronts swivel hubs damp

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 39,607 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 34,827 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,644 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Front brake pads 75% worn

Slight wear in rear propshaft universal joints

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,077 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 27 Sep 2011 29,077 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,496 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 23,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,988 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 17,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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P11 YAE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P11 YAE, 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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P11 YAE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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