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YD06 DNY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,335 mi
Last recorded89,335 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 DNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 89,335 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 89,335 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 85,230 miles

Front front brakes pull slightly to the offside under heavy braking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at joint to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 81,321 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 79,181 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 77,433 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 77,405 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 75,355 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 73,736 miles

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

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

offside front hub seal leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2017 72,202 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 72,178 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 71,392 miles

Front number plate poorly positioned

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 71,392 miles

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

Front number plate poorly positioned

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

Offside Front wiper blade split

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 64,516 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 51,470 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 44,607 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 36,650 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 26,772 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 16,002 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 11,748 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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YD06 DNY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD06 DNY, 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 YD06 DNY registered?

YD06 DNY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is YD06 DNY safe to buy?

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