CarVerify

Free Car Check

YB06 LDL

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,150 mi
Last recorded76,150 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 76,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 76,150 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 75,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear cross member poor condition / corroded

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering damper bush slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2024 72,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 69,880 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 69,876 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near rear axle A frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 67,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 67,159 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 64,912 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 64,140 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 64,101 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 63,180 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 67,225 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 67,225 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 54,829 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 54,828 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 49,638 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 44,042 miles

Front Both front hub seals leaking grease

Fail 10 Aug 2015 44,042 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Front Both front hub seals leaking grease

Pass 26 Aug 2014 36,658 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 36,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 30,576 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 20,250 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 16,195 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 12,171 miles

o/s/r mud flap missing/ all wipers poor clearing

Pass 30 Jun 2009 8,528 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YB06 LDL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LDL, 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

How do I check the history of YB06 LDL?

You can check the full history of YB06 LDL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YB06 LDL registered?

YB06 LDL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is YB06 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB06 LDL shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB06 LDL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YB06 LDL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.