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VU06 YXR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

38,146 mi
Last recorded38,146 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 YXR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 38,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear diff seal leaking

Fail 10 Jun 2019 38,145 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2018 37,718 miles

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

Rear diff leaking

Fail 12 Jun 2018 37,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear diff leaking

Pass 20 Jun 2017 36,284 miles

Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 17 Jun 2016 34,130 miles

front reg plate detiriorated

oil leak

rear shocks top bushes worn

Pass 10 Jun 2015 32,206 miles

front reg badly detiriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2014 30,462 miles

Oil leak

front reg plate detiriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2013 28,179 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,894 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 24,889 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 23,133 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 21,231 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 21,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 17,067 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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VU06 YXR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VU06 YXR, 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 VU06 YXR registered?

VU06 YXR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 July 2006.

Is VU06 YXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU06 YXR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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