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SY56 XZZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,298 mi
Last recorded44,298 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 44,298 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 44,228 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 44,120 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 43,954 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 43,586 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 42,753 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 42,169 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 40,764 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 40,749 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 39,350 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 38,714 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

smell of fuel no fault found(under trays and engine covers fitted,corrosion to chassis,suspension mounts,components,pipes

Fail 2 May 2017 38,714 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

smell of fuel no fault found(under trays and engine covers fitted,corrosion to chassis,suspension mounts,components,pipes

Pass 4 May 2016 37,093 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 37,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,746 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,975 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 22,122 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 19,085 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 15,726 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 15,667 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 11,459 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 XZZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 SY56 XZZ, 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 XZZ registered?

SY56 XZZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is SY56 XZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY56 XZZ 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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