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OY06 ZLE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,190 mi
Last recorded38,190 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 ZLE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 38,190 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 37,136 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 35,256 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 33,598 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 32,338 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 31,921 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 31,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 30,290 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 28,644 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 27,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 25,170 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 23,414 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 24 Mar 2014 20,987 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 27 Mar 2013 19,718 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 17,214 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,917 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 12,690 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 10,283 miles

slight dampness to front axel swivel seals

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 ZLE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZLE, 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 OY06 ZLE registered?

OY06 ZLE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 2006.

Is OY06 ZLE safe to buy?

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