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YS55 EZG

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,947 mi
Last recorded80,947 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 EZG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 80,947 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 77,352 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 73,377 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 69,545 miles

all four tyres have slight perishing

Pass 15 Dec 2021 65,758 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 62,233 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 62,233 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 58,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear differential mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all steering joints rubber boots are slightly perished

Pass 17 Dec 2018 53,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 49,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 45,403 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 45,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 40,918 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 40,918 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose split pin missing (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose split pin missing (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 36,467 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 31,667 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 31,667 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 27,141 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 26,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake out of adjustment

o/s wiper deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,550 miles

handbrake out of adjustment

o/s wiper deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,942 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

offside rear disc pitted

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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YS55 EZG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YS55 EZG, 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 YS55 EZG registered?

YS55 EZG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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The MOT history for YS55 EZG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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