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PY56 BYW

2006 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,104 mi
Last recorded165,104 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Range Rover96,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 BYW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 165,104 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 157,466 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 151,200 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 146,299 miles

Multiple exhaust clamps deteriorated system still secure

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear lead damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2021 146,293 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 141,529 miles

Both rear exhaust pipes leading to back silencer deteriorated but not leaking

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 124,074 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 110,507 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 110,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2017 102,204 miles

Nearside Rear outer tyre casing showing cuts

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

Offside Rear outer tyre casing showing cuts

Offside Rear reflector damaged

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)

fuel cap damaged/deteriorated

o/s/f tyre outer casing showing cuts

Pass 16 Aug 2016 93,606 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 93,606 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2015 83,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2015 83,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 71,874 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 62,748 miles

slight lift in o/s/r hub

steel brake pipes to n/s and o/s/r calipers corroding

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 47,549 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brakes slight pull to right

nearside front tyre damages to sidewall/going bald on edges/wearing uneven

nearside washer jet partial blockage

offside front tyre going bald on edge/wearing uneven

Pass 2 Feb 2011 36,198 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 28,256 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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PY56 BYW is a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 96,967 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PY56 BYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 20 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PY56 BYW registered?

PY56 BYW is a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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