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YL56 YVD

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,610 mi
Last recorded48,610 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL56 YVD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 48,610 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear ladder frame slightly obscures number plate.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 41,645 miles

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

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

Rear ladder frame slightly obscures number plate.

Rear rack removed .

Fail 4 Jun 2024 41,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Body has an unsafe modification rack dangerous to pedestrians. (6.2.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear ladder frame slightly obscures number plate.

Pass 10 Sep 2021 32,480 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 32,477 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 32,448 miles

headlamp beams masked @ time of mot

Fail 14 Jan 2021 32,446 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

headlamp beams masked @ time of mot

Pass 22 Jan 2020 32,414 miles

headlamps masked @ time of mot neutral beam pattern

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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YL56 YVD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YL56 YVD, 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 YL56 YVD registered?

YL56 YVD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is YL56 YVD safe to buy?

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