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TY06 HEN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

107,988 mi
Last recorded107,988 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTY06 HEN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 107,988 miles

Lower chassis covered in tiger seal

Rear rear bump stops missing

Pass 30 Mar 2024 101,046 miles

Lower chassis corrosion

Nearside Front sphere seal leaking

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front sphere seal leaking

seat trim damage

Pass 10 Feb 2023 97,577 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 97,567 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 91,686 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 86,407 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 78,558 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,975 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 70,297 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,018 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 61,030 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 55,854 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 49,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 43,477 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,657 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,628 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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TY06 HEN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 TY06 HEN, 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 TY06 HEN registered?

TY06 HEN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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