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HN06 HHF

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,676 mi
Last recorded117,676 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN06 HHF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 117,676 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 117,620 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 117,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 116,850 miles

STEERING BOX IDLER ARM BUSH SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 4 Mar 2021 116,800 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front 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 both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 112,630 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 107,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 107,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Will not work (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage deformed track arm bent and flexing (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 85,772 miles

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

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Jun 2015 84,472 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

play in a frame ball joint

Fail 4 Jun 2015 84,472 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

play in a frame ball joint

Pass 17 Jul 2014 67,159 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

engine missfire

Fail 16 Jul 2014 67,131 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

engine missfire

Pass 22 Jul 2013 46,849 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 32,540 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 25,163 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 19,465 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 11,952 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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HN06 HHF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HN06 HHF, 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 HN06 HHF registered?

HN06 HHF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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