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GV06 HVY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,359 mi
Last recorded175,359 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 HVY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 175,359 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 174,398 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 165,692 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 165,656 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 151,940 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 139,637 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 131,697 miles

Nearside Front passenger door latch slightly faulty

minor gearbox oil leak

minor oil leak

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 126,973 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 118,628 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 118,521 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 111,507 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 111,507 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 100,869 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 88,888 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 73,458 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 73,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 55,015 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 53,627 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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GV06 HVY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV06 HVY, 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 GV06 HVY?

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What year was GV06 HVY registered?

GV06 HVY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is GV06 HVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV06 HVY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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