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YC55 XAR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

210,504 mi
Last recorded210,504 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 XAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 210,504 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 209,808 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 209,598 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 209,021 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 208,846 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 208,765 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 208,055 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 208,123 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 207,000 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 187,998 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 171,557 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 171,029 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 139,170 miles

handbrake close to excessive travel

Fail 26 Apr 2012 139,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake close to excessive travel

Fail 20 Apr 2011 105,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 105,846 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 72,491 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level low

Pass 28 Apr 2009 42,239 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 42,239 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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YC55 XAR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YC55 XAR, 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 YC55 XAR registered?

YC55 XAR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is YC55 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC55 XAR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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