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FG06 YAO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,061 mi
Last recorded100,061 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 YAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 100,061 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 96,306 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 96,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 91,416 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 91,416 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 89,213 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 86,542 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 86,542 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 83,263 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 83,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 81,915 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 81,915 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 76,635 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 72,102 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 68,821 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 63,647 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 63,647 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 58,386 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 52,081 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 44,275 miles

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

rear prop shaft rear u/j has slight play

Pass 2 May 2012 39,548 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 39,548 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 33,917 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 33,917 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,346 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,279 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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FG06 YAO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FG06 YAO, 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 FG06 YAO registered?

FG06 YAO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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The MOT history for FG06 YAO shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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