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GP06 ZYC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,914 mi
Last recorded62,914 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 ZYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 62,914 miles

nearside front radius arm bush worn and perishing (chassis side)

offside front radius arm bush worn and perishing (chassis side)

Pass 3 Feb 2025 61,324 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 60,404 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 58,360 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 57,210 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 55,884 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 55,012 miles

Front both front hub seals leaking slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2019 52,906 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 50,083 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 46,691 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 43,590 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 38,589 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 32,289 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 32,289 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2013 26,880 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 21,818 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 17,697 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 13,815 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 13,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 7,667 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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GP06 ZYC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GP06 ZYC, 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 GP06 ZYC registered?

GP06 ZYC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 July 2006.

Is GP06 ZYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP06 ZYC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GP06 ZYC have outstanding finance?

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