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YD06 GJG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

136,299 mi
Last recorded136,299 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 GJG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 136,299 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 134,557 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 133,776 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 132,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Center pipe started to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox has a small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 129,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear air pipe has come off

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Few chip's in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 129,290 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear air pipe has come off

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Few chip's in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 126,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Swivel joint leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Swivel joint leaking

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 126,141 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Swivel joint leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Swivel joint leaking

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 122,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 117,519 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play no 3 ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 113,407 miles

Oil leak gearbox area ()

hand brake application warning lamp not working

Fail 6 Sep 2017 113,407 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak gearbox area ()

hand brake application warning lamp not working

Pass 10 Sep 2016 105,211 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of age related cracking

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of age related cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2016 105,047 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base cracked (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of age related cracking

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of age related cracking

Oil leak transfer box output seal leaking ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 95,610 miles

Offside Front cracking to tyre in tread groves

Fail 9 Sep 2015 95,609 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front cracking to tyre in tread groves

Pass 12 Sep 2014 88,279 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 88,279 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 88,241 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 83,957 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 78,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 78,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 66,677 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front light led

Pass 16 Jun 2010 57,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

REAR DIFF\LEAK

TRANSFERBOX LEAK

Fail 16 Jun 2010 57,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

REAR DIFF\LEAK

TRANSFERBOX LEAK

Pass 15 Jun 2009 47,807 miles

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

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

o/s/f axle swivel joint has slight oil leak

rear axle diff has slight oil leak

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 GJG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GJG, 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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YD06 GJG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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