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YD56 DXM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

157,307 mi
Last recorded157,307 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 DXM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 157,307 miles

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

driverside rear tyre slightly out of shape

front wipers poor

Fail 27 Mar 2026 157,307 miles

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

driverside rear tyre slightly out of shape

front wipers poor

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 156,173 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 154,812 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 152,890 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 152,212 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 152,212 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 150,806 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 150,806 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 144,129 miles

Central drum sill leaking

Fail 30 Mar 2020 144,128 miles

Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central drum sill leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2019 136,085 miles

Front tyres cracked/perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 128,751 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

all 4 tyre sidewalls perished/cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2017 120,528 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 105,882 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 89,571 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 89,503 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 86,907 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 79,967 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2012 79,967 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 69,270 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 61,172 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 61,172 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 51,672 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 51,672 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 46,326 miles

front radius bushes are starting to go soft

slight lift in rear axle upper A frame ball joint

very slight play in steering box area

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 DXM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DXM, 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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YD56 DXM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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