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YD06 SPW

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

12,366 mi
Last recorded12,366 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 SPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 12,366 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 12,342 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 12,326 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 12,309 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 12,288 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 12,113 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 11,642 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 10,251 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 8,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 8,277 miles

Accelerator pedal plastic broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 8,277 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Accelerator pedal plastic broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 7,629 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 6,633 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 5,666 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 4,146 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 4,146 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 2,965 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 SPW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SPW, 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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What year was YD06 SPW registered?

YD06 SPW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 2006.

Is YD06 SPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD06 SPW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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