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GY06 OYL

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

62,294 mi
Last recorded62,294 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 OYL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 62,294 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 52,890 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 50,133 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 50,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 50,042 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (1.93 Plate limit) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front (Hub seals leaking)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 47,936 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 44,341 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 40,610 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 39,560 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 36,590 miles

EXHAUST IS RUSTY

FRONT SWIVEL JOINTS WEEPING GREASE

Pass 12 Nov 2015 32,758 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 28,983 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 24,115 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 21,251 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 16,152 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 10,900 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 10,488 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 10,365 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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GY06 OYL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GY06 OYL, 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 GY06 OYL registered?

GY06 OYL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is GY06 OYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY06 OYL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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