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HY06 APX

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,894 mi
Last recorded43,894 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 APX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 43,894 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 46,594 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 42,667 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,561 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 41,726 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 40,959 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 40,959 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 33,861 miles

BUSH IN STEERING DAMPER WORN

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Jan 2013 33,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

BUSH IN STEERING DAMPER WORN

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGE WEAK

Pass 19 Jan 2012 25,436 miles

EXHAUST TAILPIPE BROKEN

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 17,437 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 11 Feb 2010 11,159 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 7,059 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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HY06 APX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HY06 APX, 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 HY06 APX registered?

HY06 APX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is HY06 APX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY06 APX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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