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HN06 UGH

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,320 mi
Last recorded41,320 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN06 UGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 41,320 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all tyres over 10 years old

rear body lower rails corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2026 41,320 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all tyres over 10 years old

rear body lower rails corroded

Pass 12 May 2025 40,887 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear lower (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all tyres over 10 years old

Pass 24 Jun 2024 40,627 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres over 10 years old

corrosion on both rear lower cab mounts

Fail 13 Jun 2024 40,598 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres over 10 years old

corrosion on both rear lower cab mounts

Pass 25 May 2023 40,175 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2023 40,162 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 39,884 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 39,590 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 39,590 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 37,735 miles

Nearside Front slight oil leak from the inner hub seal

Offside Front slight oil leak from the inner hub seal

Fail 26 Aug 2016 37,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system fouling pitman arm hitting tie bar bolt on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system fouling tie rod hitting bracket on front diff (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front slight oil leak from the inner hub seal

Offside Front slight oil leak from the inner hub seal

Pass 11 Jun 2015 361,058 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 36,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 31,264 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 27,923 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 27,923 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 23,758 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 19,262 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f and both rear tyres have various cuts

o/s/f anti roll bar ball joint dust cover split

o/s/r disc scored

Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,262 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres have various cuts

o/s/f anti roll bar ball joint dust cover split

o/s/r disc scored

Pass 26 May 2010 15,868 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2009 118,963 miles

front number plate slightly damaged,steering damper bush slightly worn,o/s/f tyre slight wall damage.

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 UGH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UGH, 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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HN06 UGH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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