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GF06 YHW

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

55,955 mi
Last recorded55,955 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 YHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 55,955 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 52,720 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 51,525 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Slight play in steering track rod end

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 50,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 47,997 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 45,405 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 44,070 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 41,218 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 38,642 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 36,390 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 33,724 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 30,413 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 3 Jun 2014 27,625 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 27,625 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 24,799 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 22,714 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 19,141 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 15,692 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 10,193 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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GF06 YHW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 GF06 YHW, 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 GF06 YHW registered?

GF06 YHW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is GF06 YHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF06 YHW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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