CarVerify

Free Car Check

GD06 HYO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,076 mi
Last recorded131,076 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD06 HYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 131,076 miles

Both front swivel joints damp

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rearmost back panel corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2025 129,114 miles

Both front swivel joints damp

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rearmost back panel corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2024 127,897 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rearmost chassis back panel corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 125,468 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 123,927 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 122,038 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 116,105 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering damper bush worn

Pass 15 Jun 2018 110,404 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tractor joints damp

Fail 15 Jun 2018 110,388 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tractor joints damp

Pass 1 Jun 2017 104,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 96,783 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Smell of diesel no leak found

Steering damper has play in bush

Steering drop arm has play in ball joint

Fail 31 May 2016 96,532 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both front indicators fading

Front registration plate damaged

Smell of diesel no leak found

Steering damper has play in bush

Steering drop arm has play in ball joint

Pass 17 Jun 2015 888,128 miles

Rear centre seats removed

Steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

Underside of engine damp, slight smell of diesel no leak found

Fail 12 Jun 2015 88,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear centre seats removed

Steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

Underside of engine damp, slight smell of diesel no leak found

Pass 14 Jun 2014 79,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 74,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads worn

Pass 1 Jun 2012 71,453 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,880 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 51,839 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

front tractor joints slightly damp

Pass 29 Jul 2009 42,356 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GD06 HYO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GD06 HYO, 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 GD06 HYO?

You can check the full history of GD06 HYO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GD06 HYO registered?

GD06 HYO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is GD06 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD06 HYO shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GD06 HYO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GD06 HYO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.