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ND06 YFN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

70,485 mi
Last recorded70,485 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND06 YFN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 70,485 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 69,425 miles

back panel corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 13 Sep 2022 67,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 62,160 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 55,727 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 48,256 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 41,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2017 36,663 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 34,113 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 32,867 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 30,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 27,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 27,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,606 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 21,588 miles

REAR SEAT BELTS WERE NOT CHECKED AS THEY WERE FASTEND INSIDE THE SEATS

REAR SEATS WERE NOT CHECKED FULLY AS THEY WERE FASTEND UP RIGHT

Pass 2 Sep 2010 18,602 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 15,123 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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ND06 YFN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ND06 YFN, 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 ND06 YFN registered?

ND06 YFN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 2006.

Is ND06 YFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND06 YFN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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