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MH06 ZGY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

160,229 mi
Last recorded160,229 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 ZGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 160,229 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 152,566 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive HUB/ SWIVEL SEAL AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn SLIGHT PLAY PRESENT (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSFER BOX AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 152,566 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn HOCKEY STICK - FRONT AND CENTRE BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR ONE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play FORWARD ONE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component leaking STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn HOCKEY STICK - FRONT AND CENTRE BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR ONE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive HUB/ SWIVEL SEAL AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn SLIGHT PLAY PRESENT (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSFER BOX AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 146,231 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 138,244 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component s/box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 138,219 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component s/box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 130,015 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 126,744 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged, but cords not showing

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

front pads getting low

front prop uj slight play

Fail 30 Oct 2018 126,732 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre damaged, but cords not showing

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

front pads getting low

front prop uj slight play

rear diff bush has slight play present

Pass 27 Jan 2017 117,627 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 117,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 106,926 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering damper has worn bush

Fail 1 Apr 2015 106,849 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering damper has worn bush

Pass 20 Mar 2014 100,098 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 100,052 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 89,991 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 89,987 miles

Centre Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 74,964 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 60,646 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 44,439 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 44,372 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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MH06 ZGY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MH06 ZGY, 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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MH06 ZGY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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