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YB06 YRV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

134,341 mi
Last recorded134,341 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 YRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 134,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 134,333 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower shock absorber mounting washers missing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 127,098 miles

n/s rear bump stop missing

Fail 2 Oct 2024 127,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

n/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 11 Oct 2023 119,909 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 107,892 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 97,165 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 93,905 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 90,968 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 86,870 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 80,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 74,972 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,725 miles

front brake discs - inner surfaces corroded & pitted

rea brake discs - inside surfaces corroded & pitted

rear shock absorbers - lower bushes worn

Fail 17 Jun 2015 71,725 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake discs - inner surfaces corroded & pitted

oil leak at rear of engine

rea brake discs - inside surfaces corroded & pitted

rear shock absorbers - lower bushes worn

Pass 18 Jun 2014 68,291 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 68,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 64,059 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 64,059 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 60,090 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,050 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 57,048 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear discs badly pitted

rear pads low

Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,724 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 46,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 35,417 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 35,417 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YRV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

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

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