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YC06 VOB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,421 mi
Last recorded56,421 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 VOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 56,421 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 55,374 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 54,251 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 52,781 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 50,941 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 48,603 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 48,601 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 47,628 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 47,625 miles

Offside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 43,013 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 43,009 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 37,045 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 34,274 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 30,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear quarters holed

Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,244 miles

Offside rear mudflap insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2013 24,050 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 21,699 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 18,570 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 16,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 12,248 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 12,248 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 VOB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC06 VOB registered?

YC06 VOB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 May 2006.

Is YC06 VOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC06 VOB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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