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HK06 HRF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,885 mi
Last recorded103,885 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 103,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

swivel hub seals weaping both fronts

Pass 11 Nov 2024 101,509 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both, damp but no play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering dampener o/s/f bush worn

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to various parts of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 97,525 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides near hose entry corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Allows moderate play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 94,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All light Surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Also weeping (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake squeal on application

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Also weeping (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Underside muddy

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member and rear LH and RH out riggers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 94,400 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (boot also failed) (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All light Surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Also weeping (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake squeal on application

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald and Main of tyre worn close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Also weeping (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s/f / O/s/f / N/s/r all aged and perishing to tread or sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside muddy

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member and rear LH and RH out riggers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 91,459 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both slight dampness (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Marked ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive dampness around transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Washer jet partially blocked

Pass 2 Nov 2020 89,813 miles

Exhaust mount and joints corroded

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn stabilizer arm bush perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front axel drive flange damp

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 89,811 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged Buckle casing missing and buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing Far rear side wards facing seats, x1 buckle missing from belt (7.1.2 (d))

Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box pitman arm boot failed (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Corrosion exhaust mounts and flanges

Front Axle drive leaking oil at drive flange for prop shaft

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle stabilizer arms rear bushes light perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread OK, inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leaks engine and transmission

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bushes worn and perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 88,354 miles

Front both swivel joints have slight seepage

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle outer casing missing but still functions as intended

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 88,354 miles

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

Front both swivel joints have slight seepage

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle outer casing missing but still functions as intended

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 85,948 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Case Missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Brake Pipes Across Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 85,948 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Case Missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Brake Pipes Across Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 82,458 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 80,939 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 May 2017 80,937 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not parking at the bottom of the screen (8.3.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 May 2016 73,189 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 62,917 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 62,714 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,046 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2013 55,046 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2012 50,836 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both wipers need attention soon.

Pass 3 May 2011 43,725 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake judder nearside rear

engine is damp around offside rear at top?

front brake imbalance is high

front registration plate has badly delaminated

front windscreen wipers very poor clearance

offside rear rumble seat back is loose but not insecure

parking brake action rough?

Fail 3 May 2011 43,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake judder nearside rear

engine is damp around offside rear at top?

front brake imbalance is high

front registration plate has badly delaminated

front windscreen wipers very poor clearance

offside rear rumble seat back is loose but not insecure

parking brake action rough?

Pass 13 May 2010 35,802 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 25,953 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 HRF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HRF, 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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HK06 HRF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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The MOT history for HK06 HRF shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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