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YD56 CMZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,113 mi
Last recorded167,113 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 CMZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 167,113 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to all underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2017 165,878 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 165,878 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 163,829 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 163,827 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 163,377 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 163,377 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 141,794 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 141,794 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2012 122,451 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 122,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

offside rear wheel oil leak

propshaft insecure onto handbrake drum

Pass 9 Sep 2011 101,660 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 101,657 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 85,000 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 67,139 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 67,139 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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YD56 CMZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YD56 CMZ, 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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What year was YD56 CMZ registered?

YD56 CMZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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