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YC06 VNR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

126,783 mi
Last recorded126,783 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 VNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 126,783 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 126,779 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens Missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross Member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 123,789 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 123,789 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 121,894 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 121,881 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side l;amp lens - sharp glass edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced due to cover missing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking box area ? (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides - adjustments (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 118,748 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 118,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm, Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear Prop, Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 115,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 115,196 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 111,426 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 109,915 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 105,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

o/s/r mudflap hanger corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2018 105,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

o/s/r mudflap hanger corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 100,955 miles

oil leak

pinion oil seals leaking

steering box damp

Pass 8 Apr 2016 95,548 miles

evidence of a previous diesel leak

steering box damp

Fail 8 Apr 2016 95,548 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

evidence of a previous diesel leak

steering box damp

Pass 18 Apr 2015 93,959 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 93,959 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 87,970 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 87,970 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2014 87,025 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 20 May 2013 79,440 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 79,440 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,981 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 69,981 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 2 Jun 2011 60,034 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 51,081 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 38,545 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 VNR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 VNR, 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 VNR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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