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YE06 AOD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

171,100 mi
Last recorded171,100 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 AOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 171,100 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 171,072 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2024 167,365 miles

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

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

Offside Rear body mount corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 160,754 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 154,300 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front drop arm ball joint from steering box slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 145,275 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 136,957 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 134,952 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive both front and rear differentials weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes to calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front both front swivel hubs weeping grease

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides rear top mountings (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 130,796 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive from front and rear axles (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 130,794 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive from front and rear axles (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 123,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer hub leaking axle oil outer cap missing

Pass 13 Jul 2016 116,103 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded goes to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak front axle and rear axle

Fail 11 Jul 2016 115,929 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded goes to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak front axle and rear axle

Pass 15 Jun 2015 107,617 miles

oil leak front axle

oil leak rear axle

rear brake squeak

Fail 11 Jun 2015 107,617 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

oil leak front axle

oil leak rear axle

rear brake squeak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 101,600 miles

oil leak front axle

oil leak rear axle

Pass 30 Jul 2013 96,725 miles

o/s/f step insucure

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 30 Jul 2013 96,725 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

o/s/f step insucure

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 13 May 2013 96,695 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 87,217 miles

front brake discs slightly deteriorated.

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 9 May 2011 87,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly deteriorated.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 71,164 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 23 Mar 2010 71,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 14 Apr 2009 54,635 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 AOD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AOD, 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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YE06 AOD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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