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YB06 HXC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,725 mi
Last recorded100,725 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 HXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 100,725 miles

Chassis has surface rust.

Fail 15 Jan 2026 100,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail. Old patch not continuously welded. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Chassis has surface rust.

Pass 29 Jan 2025 99,715 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 99,703 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail failed leaking (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 99,434 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 99,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 97,529 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 93,555 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 980,216 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 85,741 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Beautiful pen very pleased

Offside Rear Outer Brake surface corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 77,890 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 77,875 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel fuel regulator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box drop arm slight play in ball joint

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 70,608 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 69,149 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 69,146 miles

Fuel system component leaking @ ENGINE (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded CALIPER (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded CROSS PIPE ON AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R CROSS BRAKE PIPE ON AXLE CORRODED

Pass 4 Aug 2016 65,908 miles

brake pipes @ rear corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2016 65,901 miles

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

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

brake pipes @ rear corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 61,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,471 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 54,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 45,435 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 45,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,924 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 37,924 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 30,886 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 23,644 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 17,201 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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YB06 HXC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YB06 HXC, 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 YB06 HXC registered?

YB06 HXC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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The MOT history for YB06 HXC shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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