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YG56 YUE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,247 mi
Last recorded180,247 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 YUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 180,247 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 176,714 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 171,200 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS@REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 171,200 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 169,806 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 167,114 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 164,084 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 159,971 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 153,172 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 127,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 127,337 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 109,012 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 109,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 90,567 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 66,349 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 YUE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YUE, 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 YUE registered?

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

Is YG56 YUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG56 YUE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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