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HG06 FDO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

148,198 mi
Last recorded148,198 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 FDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 148,198 miles

Chassis/brake pipes/ suspension components covered in underseal front to rear.

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres slight cracking on edge.

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 148,198 miles

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

Chassis/brake pipes/ suspension components covered in underseal front to rear.

Coolant level below minimum.

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres slight cracking on edge.

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 143,832 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 143,832 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 139,946 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 136,284 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 134,150 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 134,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 132,680 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 130,765 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 130,753 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 127,632 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 125,278 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 121,551 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 117,887 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 117,131 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 115,096 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 107,003 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 106,891 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 92,244 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 76,530 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 60,044 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 48,833 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 FDO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 FDO, 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 FDO registered?

HG06 FDO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 May 2006.

Is HG06 FDO safe to buy?

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