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YH56 CYE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

66,678 mi
Last recorded66,678 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 CYE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 66,678 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 66,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 66,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 65,415 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 62,754 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 60,121 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Deteriorated. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 54,944 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 50,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 43,508 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 38,885 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 34,750 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,515 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 26,856 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 22,928 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 16,627 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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YH56 CYE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YH56 CYE, 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 YH56 CYE registered?

YH56 CYE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is YH56 CYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH56 CYE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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