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VX06 ZFY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,790 mi
Last recorded85,790 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 ZFY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 85,790 miles

CHASSIS RUSTY

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BODY MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S/R CHASSIS CORRODED OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BODY MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 85,788 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

CHASSIS RUSTY

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BODY MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BODY MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 85,764 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box/ drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Chassis very rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2022 83,307 miles

Chassis corroded

Metal brake pipes rusty

Offside Rear Floor corroded- outside of prescribed area

Pass 14 Jan 2021 83,021 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x- member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 81,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 81,399 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 79,601 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 76,826 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 76,826 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 72,504 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 66,140 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 62,383 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 60,136 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 60,136 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 52,472 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 52,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,288 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 40,990 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 32,104 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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VX06 ZFY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VX06 ZFY, 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 VX06 ZFY registered?

VX06 ZFY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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