MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,355 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight oil leak from both front tractor joints
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight oil leak from both front tractor joints
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight oil leak from both front tractor joints
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight oil leak from both front tractor joints
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
advise both front swivel ball seals leaking
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed both hinges badly worn, door difficult to open from inside. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from front and rear of upper engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam switch broken (4.1.3 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed both hinges badly worn, door difficult to open from inside. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from front and rear of upper engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front wipers torn
headlamp/side lamp toggle switch loose
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
front axle swivel joint seals leaking
rear reversing light damaged
rear propshaft universal joint badly worn
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
YD06 DPU 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 66.7%.
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 YD06 DPU, 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
How do I check the history of YD06 DPU?
You can check the full history of YD06 DPU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was YD06 DPU registered?
YD06 DPU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.
Is YD06 DPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for YD06 DPU shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YD06 DPU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YD06 DPU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.