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SY56 RVC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

219,457 mi
Last recorded219,457 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 RVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 219,457 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both & Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both & Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both & Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undersealed underbody

Pass 27 Nov 2024 217,903 miles

Front Both sides shafts has grease leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undersealed underbody

Pass 6 Dec 2023 216,969 miles

CAB OR CHASSIS CORRODED WITHIN 30CM OF A MOUNTING, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY AFFECTING OVERALL SECURITY TOP TO BOTTOM (6.2.2 (D) (I))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 216,864 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Top to Bottom (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 216,577 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 214,311 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 213,031 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 210,579 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 206,456 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 202,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 194,582 miles

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

slight oil leak steering box

Pass 30 Apr 2012 175,671 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 153,639 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 153,634 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 131,337 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 128,766 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 103,407 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 RVC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RVC, 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 SY56 RVC registered?

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

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