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YB06 SZF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,367 mi
Last recorded99,367 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 99,367 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 99,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front rear of seat damaged

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 16 Sep 2024 96,612 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 93,250 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 88,591 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 88,582 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 83,269 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))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,608 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 78,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,904 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 68,425 miles

Front Upper play in steering uj

Nearside Rear upper shock absorber bush worn

Offside Rear upper shock absorber bush worn

Fail 23 Aug 2018 68,425 miles

Front Upper play in steering uj

Nearside Rear upper shock absorber bush worn

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear upper shock absorber bush worn

Pass 22 Aug 2017 63,356 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 59,015 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 54,559 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 49,551 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 43,662 miles

o/s/f seat belt stark cover missing

Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,125 miles

advise on o/s/f seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 15 Aug 2011 34,514 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 29,049 miles

o/s/f seat belt buckle casing cover missing steering drop arm damper bush starting to split

Pass 4 Aug 2009 22,398 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 SZF 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 81%.

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 YB06 SZF, 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 SZF registered?

YB06 SZF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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