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SY56 BUH

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

26,394 mi
Last recorded26,394 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 BUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 26,394 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 25,873 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 25,145 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced crossmember to body brackets (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 24,486 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 23,330 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 22,369 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 21,285 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 20,705 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 19,286 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 18,281 miles

Offside Front slight oil leak from swivel housing

Fail 19 Oct 2016 18,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front slight oil leak from swivel housing

Pass 19 Oct 2015 16,747 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 15,961 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 15,961 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 14,598 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 14,598 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 12,826 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 11,343 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 11,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 8,362 miles

near side rear and off side rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2009 6,294 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 3,857 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 30 Oct 2007 1,905 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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SY56 BUH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SY56 BUH, 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 SY56 BUH registered?

SY56 BUH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is SY56 BUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY56 BUH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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