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YG56 DSY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

141,429 mi
Last recorded141,429 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 DSY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 141,429 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 139,499 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 138,241 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 136,343 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 132,825 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 129,275 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 126,420 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 126,375 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 122,342 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 112,512 miles

small chip in ns windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2016 101,688 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 94,056 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 84,418 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 73,628 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 59,746 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 45,686 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,555 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,409 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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YG56 DSY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 YG56 DSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG56 DSY registered?

YG56 DSY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is YG56 DSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG56 DSY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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