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FY06 AZB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,699 mi
Last recorded71,699 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 AZB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 71,699 miles

Central Front Lower FRONT LOWER CROSS MEMEBER CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN 30MM OF SUMSPENSSION OR STREERING COMPONENTS INCLUDING BODY MOUNTING.

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play REAR JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 71,699 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED WITHIN 30MM OF TOW BAR AND BODY MOUNTING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Lower FRONT LOWER CROSS MEMEBER CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN 30MM OF SUMSPENSSION OR STREERING COMPONENTS INCLUDING BODY MOUNTING.

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play REAR JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2024 71,301 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 70,970 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 68,866 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 68,442 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 67,693 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 65,207 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 65,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 62,754 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 60,284 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 58,105 miles

advise slight play/wear in steering arm ball joint!

Pass 26 Jan 2015 53,917 miles

slight oil leak from both front swivel joints poss soon reqs attention

Pass 29 Jan 2014 47,492 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 41,865 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,556 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 29,295 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 29,295 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 19,457 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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FY06 AZB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FY06 AZB, 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 FY06 AZB registered?

FY06 AZB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is FY06 AZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 AZB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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