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Y5 LRO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,821 mi
Last recorded149,821 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 LRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 149,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 149,817 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached Axle trailing arm bush bolt is loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached Axle trailing arm bush bolt is loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 148,789 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively closest to diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 145,001 miles

All of chassis corroded

Offside Front Steering box lock tab corroded away ( in wheel arch )

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 144,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All of chassis corroded

Offside Front Steering box lock tab corroded away ( in wheel arch )

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 140,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two rear axle pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front nearside and offside hub seal retainer brackets corroded

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

Fail 2 Feb 2023 140,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two rear axle pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front nearside and offside hub seal retainer brackets corroded

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

Pass 28 Feb 2022 136,301 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lens cracked ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear across axle brake pipe corroded

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL WHEELS/TYRES ()

Fail 18 Feb 2022 136,295 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lens cracked ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear across axle brake pipe corroded

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL WHEELS/TYRES ()

Pass 3 Feb 2021 131,120 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear chaasis rail corroded by rear x-member but not excessive

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL WHEELS/TYRES ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 128,628 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 123,931 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 123,898 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 117,667 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 106,292 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 106,292 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake application uneven poor disc badly corroded (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 95,357 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 95,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,413 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 85,413 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 75,524 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 75,524 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

pitman arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2013 68,484 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,260 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 45,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,097 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,349 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 27,285 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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Y5 LRO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y5 LRO, 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 Y5 LRO registered?

Y5 LRO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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