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FY06 BZP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,953 mi
Last recorded152,953 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 BZP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 152,953 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 152,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 152,121 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 138,994 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 138,967 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 130,095 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 129,755 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,104 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,262 miles

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

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 BZP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FY06 BZP, 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 FY06 BZP registered?

FY06 BZP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 2006.

Is FY06 BZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 BZP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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