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YB06 YUK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

149,046 mi
Last recorded149,046 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 YUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 149,046 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 145,334 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 141,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Also perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear step insecure

Wet test

Fail 6 Jan 2024 141,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Also perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear step insecure

Wet test

Pass 23 Nov 2022 132,867 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both metal feed pipes to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and wearing low in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 132,867 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted badly corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Entrance/exit step significantly damaged corroded badly (9.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure both to wings (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member needs welding in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both metal feed pipes to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and wearing low in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 127,997 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front bumper showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced both (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe mental pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

centre /rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 16 Dec 2021 127,995 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear of the two (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front bumper showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced both straps (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe mental pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

centre /rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2020 118,868 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 106,247 miles

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive front axle pinion oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front axle swivel joint leaking oil not excessiveley

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 97,667 miles

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

Coil spring corroded ((ALL)) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 89,521 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 89,521 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Jun 2016 79,078 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 79,077 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 69,262 miles

exhaust centre -rear flange corroded....front and rear diff pinnion oil seals leaking slightly...fuel block/ cam cover gasket leaking oil/diesel.....both front hubs leaking grease slightly

slight oxidisation and under body corrosion...steering wheel out of alignement ...small stone chip zone B of windscreen, less than 40 mm.....o/s/ front metal brake pipe slight corrosion (cleaned and greased)

Fail 11 May 2015 69,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust centre -rear flange corroded....front and rear diff pinnion oil seals leaking slightly...fuel block/ cam cover gasket leaking oil/diesel.....both front hubs leaking grease slightly

slight oxidisation and under body corrosion...steering wheel out of alignement ...small stone chip zone B of windscreen, less than 40 mm.....o/s/ front metal brake pipe slight corrosion (cleaned and greased)

Pass 12 May 2014 59,709 miles

front diff pinion oil seal weeping oil,,,suspect fuel block leaking on rear of engine....slight lift in both front track rod end and nsteering box drop arm ball joints

slight clicking noise from steering column when rotating steering wheel....electric headlamp adjuster not working...o/s front metal brake pipe slight corrosion....both front hub seals weeping grease

Fail 17 May 2013 51,874 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front diff pinnion oil seal weeping both front hub grease seals weeping grease slight oil/ diesel oil leak from rear of engine slight lift in steering box drop arm ball joint electric headlamp adjust not working

Pass 17 May 2013 51,874 miles

front diff pinnion oil seal weeping both front hub grease seals weeping grease slight oil/ diesel oil leak from rear of engine slight lift in steering box drop arm ball joint electric headlamp adjust not working

Pass 11 May 2012 43,825 miles

both front hub grease seals leaking slightly front and rear diff pinnion oil seals leaking slightly slight oil/diesel oil leak from rear of engine

electric headlamp adjusters not working (motors seized)

Fail 11 May 2012 43,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both front hub grease seals leaking slightly front and rear diff pinnion oil seals leaking slightly slight oil/diesel oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 24 May 2011 36,619 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,493 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 26,567 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 YUK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 YUK, 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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YB06 YUK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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