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HK06 HPF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,941 mi
Last recorded141,941 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 HPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 141,941 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering damper mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal steering box mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 141,915 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering damper mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part man brake pipe front to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis steering box mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 136,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

both rear out riggers slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 132,323 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle stabilizer arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2023 127,235 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front of front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 122,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 116,802 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 116,801 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link 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 Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 113,304 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 109,581 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 103,331 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,775 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 89,414 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 82,666 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 76,376 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 68,720 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 61,144 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 54,517 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,943 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,412 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 HPF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HPF, 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 HPF registered?

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

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