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VU06 YYG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,478 mi
Last recorded137,478 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 YYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 137,478 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 137,467 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2024 132,941 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 131,254 miles

diesel leak

Fail 17 Oct 2023 131,239 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

diesel leak

Pass 14 Nov 2022 127,506 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 127,494 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 117,840 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 115,642 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 113,240 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 113,229 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal and damaged brake disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired swivel hub bearings excessive movement (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 109,710 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 108,695 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2017 90,006 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 83,929 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,173 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 75,173 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 68,413 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 60,774 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 60,632 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,618 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ns mirror arm loose slightly

osf door check strap not effective

slight engine oil leak (possibly from oil filter)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 52,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ns mirror arm loose slightly

osf door check strap not effective

slight engine oil leak (possibly from oil filter)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 42,727 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,742 miles

front/rear wheels different sizes

spare tyre worn

Pass 31 Jul 2009 26,859 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 YYG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YYG, 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 VU06 YYG registered?

VU06 YYG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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