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Y40 CLC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,854 mi
Last recorded92,854 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 CLC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 92,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front vehicle floor starting to corrode

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 85,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 80,878 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 80,878 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 80,323 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 80,523 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 78,217 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 78,171 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 75,321 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 71,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear chassis and cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight oil leak at steering box

Pass 20 Mar 2019 67,879 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,237 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight fuel leak at engine

Pass 29 Mar 2017 58,737 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 55,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 44,125 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 31,401 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 19,237 miles

nearside and offside rear shock absorber lower bushes showing signs of slight wear

signs of slight free play from rear differential area [half shafts?]

signs of slight oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Pass 28 Feb 2012 5,929 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 5,755 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 3,895 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 3,337 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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Y40 CLC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y40 CLC, 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 Y40 CLC registered?

Y40 CLC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is Y40 CLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y40 CLC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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