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YB06 SYP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,333 mi
Last recorded55,333 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 SYP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 55,333 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 52,640 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 52,640 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 46,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 May 2014 46,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 23 May 2013 42,744 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 42,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 386,171 miles

front pads look close/on limit time test

handbrake on limit with effort and reserve travel

rear discs slightly poor condition

slight play rear lower shock bushes

windscreen on limit time test zone a

Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,307 miles

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

slight gear box leak

Pass 24 May 2010 22,490 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 18,905 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YB06 SYP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YB06 SYP, 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 YB06 SYP registered?

YB06 SYP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is YB06 SYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB06 SYP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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