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YC06 DME

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,453 mi
Last recorded114,453 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 DME
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 114,453 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 113,822 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 113,807 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 113,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 13 May 2016 112,602 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 112,588 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Pass 11 May 2015 100,650 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 100,635 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2014 88,188 miles

wiper park in-op

Fail 29 Apr 2014 88,188 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

wiper park in-op

Pass 14 May 2013 76,389 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 76,389 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 11 May 2012 65,153 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 57,425 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 11 May 2011 57,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,652 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,223 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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YC06 DME is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YC06 DME, 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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YC06 DME is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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