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YC56 JHA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

131,900 mi
Last recorded131,900 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 JHA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 131,900 miles

Exhaust maifold heat shield insecure.

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

Offside Front Swivel seal has slight leak.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box has slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside corroded.

Fail 13 Jul 2026 131,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust maifold heat shield insecure.

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

Offside Front Swivel seal has slight leak.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box has slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside corroded.

Pass 17 Jul 2025 130,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play joint under bonnet (2.2.2 (c))

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 16 Jul 2025 130,112 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached propshaft front joint loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play joint under bonnet (2.2.2 (c))

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 16 Jul 2024 126,671 miles

Clutch biting point low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides, boots perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 126,671 miles

Clutch biting point low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides, boots perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Prop shaft likely to become detached Rear propshaft front joint (6.1.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 122,251 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Aug 2023 122,251 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jul 2023 122,235 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside of vehicle and all components corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2022 119,713 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 119,708 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 115,299 miles

Fuel filter housing broken at mounting bracket

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 112,491 miles

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

Slightly corroded underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Jul 2020 112,491 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slightly corroded underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2019 108,949 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 108,949 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 103,720 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front propshaft rear u/j has slight play in

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both cracked slightly (5.3.2 (b))

slightly corroded underside

Pass 17 Jul 2017 99,720 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear shockers top mountings cracked

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 96,108 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 88,254 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 79,948 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 70,426 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 58,410 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,459 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 35,381 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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YC56 JHA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YC56 JHA, 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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YC56 JHA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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