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YC56 OSR

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,387 mi
Last recorded121,387 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 OSR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 121,387 miles

Front damper has slight play in bush

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 121,387 miles

Nearside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Front damper has slight play in bush

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 121,129 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

advise steering damper bush worn

Pass 7 Nov 2019 112,332 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 112,325 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 105,153 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 100,036 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 93,168 miles

Both rear mud guards missing

Drivers seat belt has been taped, full inspection not carried out !!!!!

Pass 25 Jun 2015 85,318 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,412 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,687 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,250 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 47,337 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,263 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 26,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OSR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC56 OSR, 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 YC56 OSR registered?

YC56 OSR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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