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RV06 DYB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

73,452 mi
Last recorded73,452 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 DYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 73,452 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 71,999 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 71,999 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 70,597 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 22 Feb 2023 69,187 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 67,916 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 67,850 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 67,741 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 66,879 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 65,025 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 63,306 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,079 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,854 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,142 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 51,477 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,921 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 42,426 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,433 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,873 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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RV06 DYB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RV06 DYB, 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 RV06 DYB registered?

RV06 DYB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is RV06 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV06 DYB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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