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HD06 UHL

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

312,291 mi
Last recorded312,291 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 312,291 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2026 312,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2025 311,884 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2024 310,105 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2023 308,957 miles

Rear slight wheel bearing/diff noise

Pass 21 Mar 2022 307,679 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 307,665 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 305,040 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 302,252 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

possible fuel leak from tank area (damp)

Pass 25 Mar 2019 299,749 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))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 293,386 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 293,375 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 284,981 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 261,888 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 238,901 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 218,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 218,151 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 192,776 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 192,463 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 170,417 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 170,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 144,057 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 116,192 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 116,192 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 92,396 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 18 Mar 2009 92,396 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber worn

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 UHL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UHL, 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 HD06 UHL registered?

HD06 UHL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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