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HG06 FDK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,326 mi
Last recorded55,326 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 FDK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 55,326 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 54,485 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 54,109 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 52,580 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 52,579 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 51,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 50,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering damper bush worn

Pass 31 Mar 2017 46,191 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f tyre 2-3000 miles

Fail 29 Mar 2017 46,191 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage n/s step cannot be placed in closed position (6.1.C.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f tyre 2-3000 miles

Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,262 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,693 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,588 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 35,614 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 35,614 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 32,574 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,574 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,424 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 27,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,172 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,670 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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HG06 FDK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HG06 FDK, 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 HG06 FDK registered?

HG06 FDK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is HG06 FDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG06 FDK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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