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HY06 FKM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,975 mi
Last recorded53,975 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 FKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 53,975 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 51,613 miles

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)

front and rear tyres underinflated

horn switch faulty

Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,567 miles

Oil leak around park brake drum

Oil leak around transfer box and front differential

Slight oil leak around power steering pump

Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,187 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 36,187 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 25,100 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 25,100 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FKM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY06 FKM, 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 FKM registered?

HY06 FKM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 April 2006.

Is HY06 FKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY06 FKM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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