LAND ROVER DEFENDER YC55XBS has 19 MOTs

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This 2006 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 101,561 miles 7 months ago on Thursday 16th October 2025 at 13:49.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Wednesday 21st October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

YC55XBS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 2026101,561 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 202421ST OCTOBER 202599,573 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Steering Damper Bushes Split And Perished
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 202321ST OCTOBER 202497,266 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 202221ST OCTOBER 202394,650 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Mounting Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 202121ST OCTOBER 202291,962 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 202020TH OCTOBER 202189,824 MI
PASSED13TH AUGUST 201912TH AUGUST 202087,025 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED17TH APRIL 201816TH APRIL 201983,771 MI
PASSED6TH APRIL 20175TH APRIL 201879,840 MI
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20153RD DECEMBER 201674,992 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Propshaft U/j Deteriorated.
FAILED24TH NOVEMBER 201574,913 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Propshaft U/j Deteriorated.
  2. FAIL - Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED27TH AUGUST 201426TH AUGUST 201568,862 MI
PASSED8TH AUGUST 201317TH AUGUST 201463,362 MI
PASSED13TH AUGUST 201217TH AUGUST 201354,951 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Prop-Shaft Universal Joint Worn
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Rear Track Rod End Ball Joint On N/s/f
PASSED18TH AUGUST 201117TH AUGUST 201241,013 MI
FAILED16TH AUGUST 201141,013 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED23RD DECEMBER 200922ND DECEMBER 201024,042 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 200818TH DECEMBER 200917,869 MI
FAILED19TH DECEMBER 200817,869 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YC55XBS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 84% | MOT Failure Rate: 16%

YC55XBS MOT Comments

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YC55XBS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 101,561 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,345 miles

YC55XBS FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration YC55XBS was manufactured on Friday 20th January 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 101,561 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 5,345 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YC55XBS has a 84% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 18 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does YC55XBS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 26th May 2026 YC55XBS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YC55XBS Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 26th May 2026 YC55XBS does have Tax. Read more

When does YC55XBS Tax expire?

The current Tax for YC55XBS will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YC55XBS MOT expire?

The current MOT for YC55XBS will expire in 5 months on Wednesday 21st October 2026. Read more

When did YC55XBS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YC55XBS was on Thursday 16th October 2025 at 13:49. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YC55XBS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for YC55XBS we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YC55XBS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for YC55XBS we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 84% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YC55XBS?

YC55XBS is registered as a 2006 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has YC55XBS done?

The odometer reading for YC55XBS at the last MOT in October 2025 was 101,561 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,345 miles per year. Read more

How old is YC55XBS?

The vehicle YC55XBS was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Friday 20th January 2006. Read more

What colour is YC55XBS?

The official colour of YC55XBS is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does YC55XBS have?

YC55XBS has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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