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OY06 DMU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,070 mi
Last recorded149,070 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 DMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 149,070 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 147,087 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 144,811 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 141,467 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 134,707 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 129,641 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 122,814 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 118,375 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 115,132 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 109,874 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 106,085 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 100,496 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 92,215 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 81,215 miles

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

rear no.plate slight damage

Pass 25 Feb 2013 81,215 miles

rear no.plate slight damage

Pass 21 Feb 2012 71,505 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 60,817 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,228 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,677 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 38,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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OY06 DMU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OY06 DMU, 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 OY06 DMU registered?

OY06 DMU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is OY06 DMU safe to buy?

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