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YE56 NMA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,918 mi
Last recorded74,918 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 74,918 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 74,145 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 74,131 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2024 73,505 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 72,845 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 70,054 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 67,487 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 65,884 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 61,266 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 55,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked but not to cords at time of test

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

Offside Front tyre cracked but not to cords at time of test

Fail 11 Aug 2015 55,483 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked but not to cords at time of test

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

Offside Front tyre cracked but not to cords at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2014 47,426 miles

Offside Front Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 47,426 miles

Centre Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 42,098 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak noted

Fail 5 Sep 2013 42,098 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak noted

Pass 24 Aug 2012 38,082 miles

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

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

n/s/r hub seal silghtly leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2011 35,418 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 31,686 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 26,212 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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YE56 NMA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NMA, 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 NMA registered?

YE56 NMA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is YE56 NMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE56 NMA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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