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LX06 YWJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,136 mi
Last recorded88,136 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 YWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 88,136 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 87,800 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 86,877 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 85,658 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 84,608 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 83,961 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 82,918 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 79,907 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 78,159 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,968 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 66,713 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 61,312 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 61,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,729 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 52,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 52,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 49,410 miles

50% of number plate lamp not working

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

nearside front door does not shut as intended but does secure.

Fail 31 Jan 2012 49,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

50% of number plate lamp not working

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

nearside front door does not shut as intended but does secure.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,224 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 40,224 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 32,479 miles

Coolant filler cap is missing

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,300 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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LX06 YWJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LX06 YWJ, 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 LX06 YWJ registered?

LX06 YWJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is LX06 YWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX06 YWJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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