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PL06 EHY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

83,597 mi
Last recorded83,597 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 EHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 83,597 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 82,581 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2024 81,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 80,518 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 80,506 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 78,149 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 74,592 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 74,588 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 71,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 69,167 miles

Central Front steering damper mounting bush slight play

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 65,644 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front steering damper slight play in mounting bush

Fail 22 Dec 2018 65,622 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front steering damper slight play in mounting bush

Pass 8 Nov 2017 60,525 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 56,818 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 56,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 52,459 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 52,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,833 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 46,365 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 46,365 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,533 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,365 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 41,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,969 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 36,365 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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PL06 EHY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PL06 EHY, 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 PL06 EHY registered?

PL06 EHY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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