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HK06 ZCY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,983 mi
Last recorded92,983 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 ZCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 92,983 miles

Both front seat belts, webbing frayed slightly.

Front shock absorber lower bushes starting to split.

Front swivel seals damp.

Front wiper blades smearing.

Hand brake travel long.

Nearside number plate light bulb no working.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play.

Radius arm bushes worn slightly.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear shock absorber lower bushes worn slightly.

Fail 21 Apr 2026 92,983 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective Drag link ball joint locking clamp lose. (2.1.3 (d))

Both front seat belts, webbing frayed slightly.

Front shock absorber lower bushes starting to split.

Front swivel seals damp.

Front wiper blades smearing.

Hand brake travel long.

Nearside number plate light bulb no working.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play.

Radius arm bushes worn slightly.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear shock absorber lower bushes worn slightly.

Pass 8 Apr 2025 91,073 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 88,318 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 86,525 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 81,487 miles

Nearside Front wiper slight wear

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

exhaust joints rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2017 76,559 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perished on outer side walls

Pass 26 Sep 2016 693,120 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 21 Sep 2016 69,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Sep 2015 61,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers split but clearing screen

hi-level brake light inop

Pass 16 Sep 2014 52,798 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake light not working high leavle

Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,849 miles

high level brake light not working

rear chassis cross member starting to get rusty

rear exhaust system rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2013 45,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high level brake light not working

rear chassis cross member starting to get rusty

rear exhaust system rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2012 40,700 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 35,369 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake cable feels like it is starting to seize up

hi-level brake light inop

Fail 14 Oct 2011 35,369 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake cable feels like it is starting to seize up

hi-level brake light inop

Pass 26 Jul 2010 28,837 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 22,434 miles

hi-level stop light inop

Fail 29 Jul 2009 22,432 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front wipers split slightly

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 ZCY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

HK06 ZCY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 July 2006.

Is HK06 ZCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK06 ZCY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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