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HK06 YUX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

171,403 mi
Last recorded171,403 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 171,403 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 160,529 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 150,498 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 130,742 miles

Central Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm on box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 130,742 miles

Central Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm on box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 111,419 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 88,674 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 88,477 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 88,477 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 88,209 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 86,629 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 84,712 miles

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Rear prop rear joint

Fail 20 Mar 2018 84,700 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Ball joint has slight play Steering box Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Rear prop rear joint

Pass 7 Mar 2017 80,409 miles

Central Front Center seat incomplete

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 80,401 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Central Front Center seat incomplete

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 74,241 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 74,241 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,277 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 63,324 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 63,215 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 59,371 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 59,362 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 54,907 miles

handbrake woring ligth inop

Pass 7 May 2011 54,555 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 51,919 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,681 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 YUX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YUX, 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 YUX registered?

HK06 YUX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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