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RV06 DYP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

36,368 mi
Last recorded36,368 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 36,368 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both not fully secure (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 36,112 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle rubber not fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both not fully secure (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 36,112 miles

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen inop (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle rubber not fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both not fully secure (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 35,585 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 34,678 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 34,678 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached mud flap (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 33,777 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 33,776 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 32,934 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 32,092 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 32,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 31,088 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 29,520 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 27,608 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,038 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 23,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Sep 2013 21,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Oct 2012 187,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 16,355 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 13,521 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 11,269 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 11,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 8,218 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 DYP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DYP, 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 DYP registered?

RV06 DYP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 2006.

Is RV06 DYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV06 DYP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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