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VE06 HND

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,909 mi
Last recorded31,909 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 HND
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 31,909 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 31,708 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 31,708 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 31,362 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 30,159 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 29,647 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 29,647 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking tank breather hose split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 28,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 27,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 27,775 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 26,507 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,119 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 23,978 miles

o/s/r mud flap partially insecure

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 11 Jun 2013 21,966 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 20,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front steering spheres leaking slightly

wiper blades split

Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,444 miles

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

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

both front steering spheres slight oil leaks

Pass 14 Jun 2010 13,060 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 11,043 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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VE06 HND is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VE06 HND, 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 VE06 HND registered?

VE06 HND is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is VE06 HND safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 HND shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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