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FY06 PUO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,155 mi
Last recorded66,155 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 66,155 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 64,211 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 61,334 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 58,955 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 56,473 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 54,605 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 45,577 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 36,201 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 34,347 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 30,902 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 27,347 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 23,918 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 20,156 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 18,359 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,634 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,643 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 11,518 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 9,154 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 PUO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PUO, 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 FY06 PUO?

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What year was FY06 PUO registered?

FY06 PUO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is FY06 PUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 PUO shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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