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YE06 ANU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

101,190 mi
Last recorded101,190 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 ANU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 101,190 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 101,190 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 99,586 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 97,986 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 94,405 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 91,446 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 88,683 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 83,149 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 77,950 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,184 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 68,720 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 23,690 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 56,550 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 50,106 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,855 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,862 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 30,263 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 22,161 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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YE06 ANU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 YE06 ANU, 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 YE06 ANU registered?

YE06 ANU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 2006.

Is YE06 ANU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE06 ANU 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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