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LV06 YOF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,198 mi
Last recorded111,198 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 YOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 111,198 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 110,010 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 109,059 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 107,264 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 102,972 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 2 Dec 2021 102,972 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 95,788 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 95,782 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.93m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 87,892 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

steering damper bush worn

Pass 11 Dec 2018 75,721 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 75,721 miles

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

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive signs of diesel leak around gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 75,351 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 71,640 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 70,326 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 66,925 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 64,212 miles

steering damper bush worn

Pass 24 May 2013 62,419 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 54,709 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 45,369 miles

Nearside steering lock stop lock nut loose

Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,393 miles

handbrake doesnt stay down and illuminates red warning on dash

handbrake has long travel

Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,934 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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LV06 YOF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver 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 LV06 YOF, 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 LV06 YOF registered?

LV06 YOF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is LV06 YOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV06 YOF 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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