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GY06 YVK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

222,332 mi
Last recorded222,332 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 222,332 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 218,410 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 212,792 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 207,568 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 207,565 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 201,355 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 196,500 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 189,484 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 173,139 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 158,643 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 145,729 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 130,457 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 120,708 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 109,678 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 98,723 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 87,573 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 77,109 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 66,180 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 YVK 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 YVK, 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 GY06 YVK registered?

GY06 YVK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 April 2006.

Is GY06 YVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY06 YVK 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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