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MF06 RNY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,341 mi
Last recorded40,341 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 RNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 40,341 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 39,312 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 38,327 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 37,184 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 37,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 36,084 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 34,358 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 32,259 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 32,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 30,269 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 28,084 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 25,114 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 22,847 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 20,630 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 20,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 17,915 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 15,466 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 13,210 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 13,210 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2010 10,995 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 7,710 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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MF06 RNY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MF06 RNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF06 RNY registered?

MF06 RNY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is MF06 RNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF06 RNY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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