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HD06 DCE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,443 mi
Last recorded86,443 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD06 DCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 86,443 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 84,789 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 84,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal brake lines x 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake lines x 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2024 83,166 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 79,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 79,928 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear axle ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 76,570 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 71,311 miles

N/S/F mudflap missing

O/S/F wheel bearing has play

all suspension bushes perished

both rear radius arm front bushes are worn and have movement

centre console insecure

handbrake travel high

light oil leaks from both differential pinion seals, engine and gearbox/transfer box and both front swivel joint seals are seeping as well

rear prop rear universal joint has play/worn

slight play in the upper steering column joint

various body and bumper damage including bad perishing of the windscreen surround

various stonechips in the windscreen

various underbody and component corrosion including a N/S/R wing bracket is broken

Fail 28 Jul 2021 71,311 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes from master cylinder to brake limiting valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both caliper to flexi brake hose and flexi brake hose to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both caliper to flexi brake hose and flexi brake hose to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

N/S/F mudflap missing

O/S/F wheel bearing has play

all suspension bushes perished

both rear radius arm front bushes are worn and have movement

centre console insecure

handbrake travel high

light oil leaks from both differential pinion seals, engine and gearbox/transfer box and both front swivel joint seals are seeping as well

rear prop rear universal joint has play/worn

slight play in the upper steering column joint

various body and bumper damage including bad perishing of the windscreen surround

various stonechips in the windscreen

various underbody and component corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2020 62,348 miles

All suspension bushes worn, Front radius arm and n/s/r arm bushes have movement!

Rear registration plate slightly discoloured

Rear tail gate and front bumper damaged, O/s/f door trim insecure

Swivel joint seals, front diff pinion,transfer box and engine leaking oil

Very slight lift in the N/S drag link ball joint

Fail 30 Jul 2020 62,348 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On brake calipor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On brake calipor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

All suspension bushes worn, Front radius arm and n/s/r arm bushes have movement!

Rear registration plate slightly discoloured

Rear tail gate and front bumper damaged, O/s/f door trim insecure

Swivel joint seals, front diff pinion,transfer box and engine leaking oil

Very slight lift in the N/S drag link ball joint

Pass 31 Jul 2019 55,510 miles

N/S/F tyre close to swing arm on a lock

O/S/F swivel joint seal has a slight leak

both front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

front tyres cracked/perished on the inner sidewalls

rear door and front bumper damaged

rear step loose

various light oil leaks

very slight lift in the N/S drag link ball joint

Fail 31 Jul 2019 55,510 miles

N/S/F tyre close to swing arm on a lock

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

O/S/F swivel joint seal has a slight leak

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

front tyres cracked/perished on the inner sidewalls

rear door and front bumper damaged

rear step loose

various light oil leaks

very slight lift in the N/S drag link ball joint

Pass 26 Jul 2018 47,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear step loose

Fail 20 Jul 2018 47,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear step loose

Pass 1 Aug 2017 38,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 38,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 34,690 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,447 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 32,447 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 30,605 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 4 Jul 2013 28,333 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 28,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 26,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,139 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 20,239 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 15,760 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight leak from nearside front tractor joint seal

slight leak from offside front tractor joint seal

Fail 22 Jun 2009 15,754 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside steering damper bush worn

slight leak from nearside front tractor joint seal

slight leak from offside front tractor joint seal

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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HD06 DCE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HD06 DCE, 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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HD06 DCE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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