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RO56 YMA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,263 mi
Last recorded97,263 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 YMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 97,263 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 94,527 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 91,703 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 89,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting trumpet corroded, advise changing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 86,809 miles

Advise jet washing underside to preserve value

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken, advise repairing

Pass 25 Nov 2020 83,947 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 81,705 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 81,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 78,574 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 75,502 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread and outer sidewall cracking perrishing

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 73,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 73,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 67,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 61,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 56,021 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Nov 2013 56,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Nov 2012 51,183 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 46,943 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak from o/s/f and n/s/f swivel housing seals

Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,443 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 42,443 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 37,292 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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RO56 YMA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO56 YMA, 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 RO56 YMA registered?

RO56 YMA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is RO56 YMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO56 YMA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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