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YD06 KBE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,224 mi
Last recorded184,224 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 184,224 miles

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

Offside Front hub seal slightly leaking

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 175,957 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 175,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 166,128 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 156,448 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 156,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 149,050 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 140,151 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 140,151 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Both front tyre valves cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 132,505 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 122,973 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 112,179 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 100,661 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 89,906 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 89,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,445 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 64,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 64,553 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 52,709 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Fail 25 Jun 2013 52,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 16 Nov 2012 50,107 miles

both front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

nearside front mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2011 46,623 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,618 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,190 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 KBE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KBE, 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 KBE registered?

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

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