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HUI 662

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,183 mi
Last recorded75,183 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUI 662
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 75,183 miles

metal brake pipes coved with mud

Pass 10 Jul 2024 73,306 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 72,497 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 71,194 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 70,217 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 67,638 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 62,446 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 57,419 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 56,326 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 51,946 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

headlamp beam image poor on both lamps but wont dazzle other road users

Pass 2 Dec 2015 46,744 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 46,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 39,571 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 37,353 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,636 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn but still servicable

Fail 28 Jun 2012 31,212 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,212 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 27,597 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 27,597 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 23,612 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 19,641 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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HUI 662 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HUI 662, 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 HUI 662 registered?

HUI 662 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is HUI 662 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUI 662 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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