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VU06 YYL

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

196,935 mi
Last recorded196,935 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 YYL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 196,935 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 196,920 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 195,440 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 195,437 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 193,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 191,806 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 190,961 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 Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 188,841 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 185,678 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 185,678 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 184,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2017 178,770 miles

Front Oil leak Front differential area. ()

Nearside Front Track rod balljoint worn

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

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Drop arm balljoint worn

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 178,770 miles

Front Oil leak Front differential area. ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod balljoint worn

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

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Drop arm balljoint worn

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 171,996 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 169,309 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 163,160 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 144,678 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 115,365 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 84,403 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,468 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 47,435 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 YYL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YYL, 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 YYL registered?

VU06 YYL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is VU06 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU06 YYL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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