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FX06 YJV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

64,213 mi
Last recorded64,213 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 YJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 64,213 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 61,046 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 58,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 56,127 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 53,850 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,464 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,362 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 47,450 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 45,665 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 43,794 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 41,452 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,012 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,981 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,596 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,158 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 24,158 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 18,078 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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FX06 YJV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FX06 YJV, 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

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What year was FX06 YJV registered?

FX06 YJV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is FX06 YJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX06 YJV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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