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GV06 YFE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,617 mi
Last recorded35,617 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 YFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 35,617 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 35,617 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 34,642 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 33,675 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 31,681 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 31,681 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 30,903 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 27,183 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 23,686 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 19,832 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 13,525 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 YFE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YFE, 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 GV06 YFE registered?

GV06 YFE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is GV06 YFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV06 YFE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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