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Y2 MFL

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,638 mi
Last recorded104,638 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 MFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 104,638 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 103,448 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 101,706 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 99,506 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 97,506 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 93,548 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 85,484 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 83,970 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 83,970 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 80,584 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 80,584 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 80,554 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

transmission brake propshaft rear u/j very worn

Pass 20 Jan 2016 75,360 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 75,360 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 69,861 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear differential damp

Pass 5 Jul 2013 61,165 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 61,165 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,425 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 54,425 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 47,543 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 47,543 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 40,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 30,044 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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Y2 MFL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y2 MFL, 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 Y2 MFL registered?

Y2 MFL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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