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HG06 OZB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,375 mi
Last recorded102,375 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 OZB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 102,375 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 99,303 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 96,144 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 96,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 92,346 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 87,969 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 83,579 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 80,187 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 80,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 75,737 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 71,446 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 71,446 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,125 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 63,983 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 63,983 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 61,402 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 58,636 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 55,141 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 51,157 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,775 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 42,525 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 41,147 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 41,147 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 6 May 2009 41,131 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OZB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OZB, 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 HG06 OZB registered?

HG06 OZB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 2006.

Is HG06 OZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG06 OZB shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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