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YC06 HZJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

69,985 mi
Last recorded69,985 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 HZJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 69,985 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front axle seal slightly weeping oil

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 68,819 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both joints have slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 67,278 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front joint has free play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Free play. Strong Advise. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from rear of engine, close to excessive. Strong Advise. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front and rear joints have free play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 67,278 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle upper mounting A frame ball joint dust boot split open. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front joint has free play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Free play. Strong Advise. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from rear of engine, close to excessive. Strong Advise. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front and rear joints have free play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 65,179 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft, front joint has free play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft, front and rear joints have free play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 61,757 miles

Front Both front hub seals damp with oil.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, back of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play front prop front universal joint. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear prop shaft, both universal joints. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 61,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both front hub seals damp with oil.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, back of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play front prop front universal joint. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear prop shaft, both universal joints. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 61,251 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 61,251 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 59,889 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 57,870 miles

Nearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 55,358 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 53,504 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 53,503 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever insecure bolt missing (3.1.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 49,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 43,305 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 43,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 40,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 33,756 miles

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

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

parking brake light warning stop on at times

Pass 20 Oct 2011 33,756 miles

parking brake light warning stop on at times

Pass 5 Oct 2010 30,355 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 27,825 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 278,758 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 27,821 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HZJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HZJ, 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 HZJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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