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VU06 YYH

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,941 mi
Last recorded66,941 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2026 66,941 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 64,630 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 62,758 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 61,356 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 58,576 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 56,712 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 54,244 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 52,520 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 49,704 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2017 46,435 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 42,002 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 39,875 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 38,342 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 35,415 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 28,530 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 24,243 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 18,475 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 17,390 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 YYH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU06 YYH, 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 YYH registered?

VU06 YYH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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