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PE56 YPJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

82,121 mi
Last recorded82,121 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 YPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 82,121 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 82,087 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 80,960 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 79,887 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 78,707 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 77,717 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 76,531 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 75,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

towbar not fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Jun 2020 75,405 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

towbar not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2018 74,551 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Swivel pin seal leaking

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 71,163 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 71,163 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 65,323 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 65,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 59,712 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 59,712 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 53,881 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 53,881 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 48,199 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 48,199 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,828 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 41,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 34,876 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 27,092 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 24,495 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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PE56 YPJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PE56 YPJ, 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 PE56 YPJ registered?

PE56 YPJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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