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YC56 TYA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

30,022 mi
Last recorded30,022 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 TYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 30,022 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 29,743 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 29,140 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 28,384 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 28,384 miles

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 28,203 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 27,722 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 27,105 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 26,685 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 26,564 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 26,286 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 25,471 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing seal leaking

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 22,853 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 20,216 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 16,172 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 15,322 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 11,605 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 8,872 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 76,641 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 TYA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 TYA, 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 TYA registered?

YC56 TYA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 2006.

Is YC56 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC56 TYA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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