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R28 USY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

141,427 mi
Last recorded141,427 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 USY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 141,427 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 118,218 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 116,384 miles

Centre section to tail pipe exhaust flange is badly corroded.

Slight leak from both front swivel hub seals.

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop link ball joint has slight play and the boot is deteriorated. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Various small oil leaks.

Pass 14 Sep 2022 108,716 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 101,953 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering drop arm. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 101,953 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering drop arm. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 98,022 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 98,022 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 93,126 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 93,122 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjustment fully set (4.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 80,560 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 80,559 miles

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front swivels have slight leak

Pass 16 Aug 2016 77,083 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 77,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,699 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 70,695 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 62,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 57,623 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 55,036 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 47,207 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 39,500 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 30,569 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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R28 USY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R28 USY, 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 R28 USY registered?

R28 USY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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