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HS06 MDF

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,273 mi
Last recorded76,273 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS06 MDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 76,273 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from transmission and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 73,754 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from from rear axle and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 73,754 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam light switch faulty (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from from rear axle and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 71,484 miles

Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened steering damper bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn c v joint swivel leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 71,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened steering damper bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn c v joint swivel leaking grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 67,461 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 67,455 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Output shaft oil seal has minor leak

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 64,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 64,068 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 59,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 59,755 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Leading (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,434 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 55,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Oil leak engine

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Rear Oil leak diff

Pass 2 Mar 2017 49,944 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 38,784 miles

Broken reverse light.

slight leaks on front ball cups

steering damper has play in rubber bush

Pass 26 Feb 2015 30,420 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 30,420 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 30,000 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 25,996 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 22,039 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 16,381 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 15,108 miles

Both front hub oil seales weeping !!!!!!

Pass 2 Feb 2010 12,748 miles

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 10 Feb 2009 10,237 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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HS06 MDF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HS06 MDF, 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 HS06 MDF registered?

HS06 MDF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is HS06 MDF safe to buy?

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