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YA55 ZBE

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,517 mi
Last recorded89,517 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 ZBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 89,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 May 2026 89,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 87,894 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 84,415 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 84,412 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 70,176 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 67,200 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 65,364 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 65,362 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 62,963 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 61,438 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 59,691 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 56,446 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 52,511 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 48,940 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 48,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 45,965 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 45,965 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 41,197 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 33,296 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 17,779 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 13,159 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 104,379 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 76,133 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 ZBE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YA55 ZBE, 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 ZBE registered?

YA55 ZBE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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