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YF06 VLK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,666 mi
Last recorded145,666 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 VLK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2023 145,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both front (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 143,340 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 142,124 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 137,155 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 135,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 135,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 125,575 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 111,030 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 96,438 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nsf wiper blade split at end

osf tyre has a cut in sidewall

Fail 21 Mar 2011 96,437 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nsf wiper blade split at end

osf tyre has a cut in sidewall

Fail 24 May 2010 79,679 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2010 79,679 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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YF06 VLK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YF06 VLK, 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 YF06 VLK registered?

YF06 VLK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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