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YE56 NMJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,139 mi
Last recorded89,139 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 NMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 89,139 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 89,138 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mounting/ shocker top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 88,910 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 88,794 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 88,794 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 88,238 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 88,237 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 88,002 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 88,002 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 87,025 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 86,412 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 86,264 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 86,264 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front steering damper bushes worn

Pass 10 Nov 2017 84,649 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 83,839 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 77,395 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 66,215 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 66,215 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 54,764 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 48,881 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,819 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 32,683 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,478 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 NMJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 YE56 NMJ, 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 NMJ registered?

YE56 NMJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is YE56 NMJ safe to buy?

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