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YP56 TLY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

131,207 mi
Last recorded131,207 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 TLY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 131,207 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm rear (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting & off side (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 126,319 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has heavy surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 126,319 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has heavy surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 121,162 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 121,125 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member and chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 120,998 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 115,623 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 115,619 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 109,508 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 109,507 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering box pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 103,127 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 103,125 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 96,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 88,998 miles

Offside Rear Slight corrosion of body to chassis mounting area

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint of rear shaft, bolts appear slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front to transfer box shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering damper bush slight worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 83,165 miles

Nearside Rear Lower passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 76,614 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed rear seat (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion at body to chassis mounting (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 76,614 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing front seat (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing rear seat (5.2.2a)

Front steering damper offside front bush has slight play

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed rear seat (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion at body to chassis mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 73,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 68,685 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 68,681 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 64,215 miles

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 59,076 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 54,846 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 10 Jun 2014 54,846 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 49,481 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 39,610 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 39,610 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 29,287 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 29,287 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 18,335 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 11,829 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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YP56 TLY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 YP56 TLY, 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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YP56 TLY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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