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YD06 YMS

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

45,506 mi
Last recorded45,506 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 45,506 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both the n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 44,474 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 42,964 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both the n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 41,843 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both the n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 40,811 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 38,211 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 35,994 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 33,342 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 30,642 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 30,070 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 28,837 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 27,635 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 26,328 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,317 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 25,317 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,825 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 24,035 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 18,468 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 YMS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 YMS, 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 YMS registered?

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

Is YD06 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD06 YMS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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