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YB55 VAD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,235 mi
Last recorded172,235 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 VAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 172,235 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 140,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 140,488 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 134,314 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside 3mm offside 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 114,460 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 108,446 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PANHARD ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 99,783 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 99,610 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 99,606 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2016 90,718 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,696 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 89,696 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 88,045 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 85,339 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 78,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 71,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 57,806 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 42,381 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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YB55 VAD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YB55 VAD, 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 YB55 VAD registered?

YB55 VAD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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