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MV06 VYZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

117,108 mi
Last recorded117,108 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 VYZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 117,108 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 108,997 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 99,846 miles

Front both front swivel hub seal leaking ?

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 95,415 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 95,411 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 89,591 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 83,439 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 73,922 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 73,668 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 70,853 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,922 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 54,891 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 46,202 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 38,399 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,367 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 27,371 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 23,474 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 18,269 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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MV06 VYZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 MV06 VYZ, 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 MV06 VYZ registered?

MV06 VYZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is MV06 VYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV06 VYZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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