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HK06 HFC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,227 mi
Last recorded33,227 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 HFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 33,227 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 33,227 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 32,288 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 32,288 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 31,147 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 30,400 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 30,376 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 30,341 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 27,603 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 27,164 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 256,323 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 230,942 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 20,450 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 17,408 miles

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

under car muddy

Pass 1 Jun 2011 14,696 miles

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

light damage to front number plate

Pass 27 May 2010 12,787 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 9,639 miles

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

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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HK06 HFC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HK06 HFC, 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 HK06 HFC registered?

HK06 HFC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is HK06 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK06 HFC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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