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YF56 OBA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,570 mi
Last recorded132,570 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 OBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 132,570 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 128,218 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential flange seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Universal joint at diff flange worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 124,431 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 118,693 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear diff flange oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 118,311 miles

Central Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe from front to rear not secure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported N/S brake pipe not fixed in clips across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear diff flange oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 109,683 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 101,804 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 101,804 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 92,960 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,299 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 74,137 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 68,659 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 68,659 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 68,199 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 68,199 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 67,802 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 66,986 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 64,482 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 54,701 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 45,041 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 33,139 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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YF56 OBA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YF56 OBA, 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 YF56 OBA registered?

YF56 OBA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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