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YA55 ZSG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

70,862 mi
Last recorded70,862 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 ZSG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 70,862 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 70,842 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 69,190 miles

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

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

both front swivel hubs slight leak

Fail 13 Nov 2024 69,189 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

both front swivel hubs slight leak

Pass 8 Nov 2023 67,676 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 67,675 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 65,676 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Wheel end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 64,039 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 64,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ( A ) frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 61,915 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated [ A ] Frame Balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 61,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated [ A ] Frame Balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 58,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 58,863 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 53,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front seat belt stalk casing broken/missing but still operational

Pass 30 Nov 2016 49,857 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 47,974 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 45,514 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 42,420 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 38,986 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,832 miles

Hand brake warning light on

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2008 32,108 miles

Oil leak

coolant leak evident

offside rear indicator unit cracked just showing white light

Fail 15 Dec 2008 31,995 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Oil leak

coolant leak evident

offside rear indicator unit cracked just showing white light

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 ZSG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 ZSG, 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 YA55 ZSG registered?

YA55 ZSG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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