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YA55 TFX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,389 mi
Last recorded48,389 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 TFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 48,389 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 47,935 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 46,970 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 45,913 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front number plate slightly damaged but still legible

Nearside headlamp beam pattern has no kick up

Offside headlamp beam pattern has no kick up

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 44,416 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 44,402 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 44,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front brake pipe fouling on suspension on full lock right

Pass 19 Jan 2019 41,419 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 39,141 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 35,732 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 35,724 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 30,767 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 27,462 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 27,462 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 25,412 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 23,320 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 20,539 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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YA55 TFX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YA55 TFX, 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 YA55 TFX registered?

YA55 TFX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 2006.

Is YA55 TFX safe to buy?

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