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YE56 NLT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

173,749 mi
Last recorded173,749 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 NLT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 173,749 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 30 Dec 2020 166,093 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 157,158 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 152,375 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 146,643 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 140,436 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 132,852 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

REar differential oil seal leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2014 120,740 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 110,448 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 104,705 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight oil leak on rear axle

Pass 19 Oct 2010 72,363 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 72,363 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 55,651 miles

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

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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YE56 NLT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YE56 NLT, 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 YE56 NLT registered?

YE56 NLT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is YE56 NLT safe to buy?

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