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BK06 YFZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

13,285 mi
Last recorded13,285 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 YFZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 13,285 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 11,851 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 11,799 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 11,766 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 11,706 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 11,325 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 11,173 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 11,158 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 11,041 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 10,903 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 10,438 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 10,049 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 97,317 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 97,317 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 88,458 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 7,676 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 6,583 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 5,873 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 43,647 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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BK06 YFZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BK06 YFZ, 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

How do I check the history of BK06 YFZ?

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What year was BK06 YFZ registered?

BK06 YFZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 2006.

Is BK06 YFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK06 YFZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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