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ND06 YFU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,404 mi
Last recorded196,404 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND06 YFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 196,404 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 188,898 miles

Steering slightly uneven on rotation

Pass 23 Apr 2024 180,698 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 173,340 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 173,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 YFU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YFU, 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 YFU registered?

ND06 YFU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is ND06 YFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND06 YFU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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