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YD06 YNH

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

100,952 mi
Last recorded100,952 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 100,952 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 98,819 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 96,559 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 93,901 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 91,823 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 89,507 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 85,337 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 81,091 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 76,983 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,300 miles

front tyres perishing on wall

rear tyres perishing on wall

Pass 3 Mar 2016 67,204 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 61,005 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,481 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 45,710 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,796 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,367 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 32,360 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2010 26,700 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,820 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 YNH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 YNH, 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 YNH?

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What year was YD06 YNH registered?

YD06 YNH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is YD06 YNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD06 YNH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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