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YE56 XJJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

115,283 mi
Last recorded115,283 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 XJJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 115,283 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 115,012 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive n/s o/s inner hub seals slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 114,584 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 114,460 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 108,127 miles

Front bumper slightly coroded

Pass 25 Jul 2022 101,196 miles

Front bumper slightly coroded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 94,294 miles

both front upper suspension turrets slightly corroded

front bumper corroded

slight corrosion both rear chassis legs to rear cross member

Fail 28 Jul 2021 94,263 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up excessive play in swivel joint (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front upper suspension turrets slightly corroded

front bumper corroded

slight corrosion both rear chassis legs to rear cross member

Pass 16 Jul 2020 89,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust section deteriorated at joint

driver seat belt slightly deteriorated

slight play offside front hub

Pass 19 Jul 2019 86,442 miles

undercarriage and componants wet when tested, obscuring view

Pass 27 Oct 2018 84,455 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Light fraying. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 83,456 miles

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

Rear propshaft rear joint slight play

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Oct 2016 82,943 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 81,212 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 81,199 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 79,541 miles

Drivers seat belt stalk cover missing

Rear foglight switch only turns off with headlight switch

Fail 7 Oct 2014 79,531 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Drivers seat belt stalk cover missing

Rear foglight switch only turns off with headlight switch

Pass 29 Oct 2013 70,728 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 70,706 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,492 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 60,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,664 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 42,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

handbrake has excess travel

rear brake pads wearing VERY thin

Pass 6 Dec 2010 42,230 miles

handbrake has excess travel

rear brake pads wearing VERY thin

Pass 30 Nov 2009 31,636 miles

accident damage on o/s front of vehicle

Fail 30 Nov 2009 31,633 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

accident damage on o/s front of vehicle

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 XJJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XJJ, 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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YE56 XJJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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