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HK06 HFL

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,723 mi
Last recorded147,723 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 HFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 147,723 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal (swivel leaking)

Offside Front Hub seal leaking (swivel)

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 27 Jan 2026 147,592 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hub seal (swivel leaking)

Nearside Front Hub seal (swivel leaking)

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 Feb 2025 145,154 miles

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 8 Dec 2023 140,105 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 137,326 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 134,378 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 115,696 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 98,299 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 98,299 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 74,867 miles

Front both front swivels slight leak

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play rear axle top balljoint (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 61,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 7.50x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 61,750 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 7.50x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 49,637 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 49,637 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 45,449 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 45,449 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 45,033 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,228 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 36,134 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,448 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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HK06 HFL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HK06 HFL, 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 HFL registered?

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

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