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GK06 YBV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

179,552 mi
Last recorded179,552 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 YBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 179,552 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 179,199 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear outer sidewalls cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 178,901 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded running along front chassis leg and short section between calliper and flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking/perishing. Not deep enough to feel cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe has corrosion where clip would be (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking/perishing. Not deep enough to feel cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded running along front chassis leg and short section between calliper and flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking/perishing. Not deep enough to feel cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking/perishing. Not deep enough to feel cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 178,901 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake disc condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded running along front chassis leg and short section between calliper and flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking/perishing. Not deep enough to feel cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe has corrosion where clip would be (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking/perishing. Not deep enough to feel cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded running along front chassis leg and short section between calliper and flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking/perishing. Not deep enough to feel cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking/perishing. Not deep enough to feel cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 178,531 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall all 4 tyres cracking . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 178,363 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 177,358 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 171,735 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 166,359 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 161,324 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 161,081 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 152,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

diff weaping

n/s/f hub seal weaping

Pass 28 Mar 2013 130,906 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 11,150 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 92,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 71,863 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 54,634 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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GK06 YBV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GK06 YBV, 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 GK06 YBV registered?

GK06 YBV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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