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SY56 RSO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

173,957 mi
Last recorded173,957 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 RSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 173,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 172,391 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 170,629 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 168,660 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member around grommet (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front steering swivel oil leak

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

front oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2023 168,660 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Around the towbar mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From the flexi forward (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member around grommet (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front steering swivel oil leak

Offside Front brake pipe fouling spring when in right hand lock

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

front oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2022 164,948 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 161,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear out rigger corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 161,670 miles

Nearside Rear outrigger corroded

dip beam switch difficult to operate

Fail 3 Oct 2019 161,669 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear outrigger corroded

dip beam switch difficult to operate

Pass 8 Nov 2018 161,293 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 161,292 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 159,624 miles

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both side rear shocker lower mounting cups deteriorated

steering wheel worn

Fail 7 Dec 2017 159,618 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both side rear shocker lower mounting cups deteriorated

steering wheel worn

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 154,416 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 154,414 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 143,616 miles

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

engine cover fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Dec 2015 143,608 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2014 130,320 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 130,320 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

dip beam lights flicker intermitantly

Pass 4 Dec 2013 114,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2013 114,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 97,862 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 97,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2011 78,710 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 78,710 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 63,640 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 63,640 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 47,990 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 47,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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 RSO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 SY56 RSO, 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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SY56 RSO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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