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PY56 DFP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

105,350 mi
Last recorded105,350 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 DFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 105,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose and to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose and to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 103,448 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 101,764 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 99,821 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 98,057 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 94,360 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 90,133 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 90,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 88,670 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 85,653 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 85,635 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play drag link end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 81,806 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 81,806 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 76,752 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 76,752 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 73,155 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 73,155 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 68,714 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 58,157 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 58,155 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 48,661 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 48,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,568 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 38,568 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 24,556 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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PY56 DFP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 PY56 DFP, 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 PY56 DFP registered?

PY56 DFP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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The MOT history for PY56 DFP shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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