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SM56 GYZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,855 mi
Last recorded65,855 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 GYZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 65,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 60,860 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 55,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 48,836 miles

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

all over general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2021 43,189 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 37,422 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 33,164 miles

Exhaust corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2018 27,879 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 27,879 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 23,377 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 21,136 miles

oil leaks from offside of engine

Pass 30 Jan 2015 18,903 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 18,903 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 16,214 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 16,192 miles

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 14,429 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 13,642 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 12,062 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 9,915 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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SM56 GYZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SM56 GYZ, 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 SM56 GYZ registered?

SM56 GYZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is SM56 GYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 GYZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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