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YG06 EYT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

73,826 mi
Last recorded73,826 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 EYT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 73,826 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 66,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Wiper worn

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wiper worn

Offside Rear Fuel filter mount damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2024 62,107 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 62,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 60,474 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 53,731 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 49,873 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 46,463 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 41,727 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 36,589 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 36,374 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 33,675 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 32,193 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Feb 2014 30,603 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 30,603 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 28,624 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,236 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 24,259 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 22,091 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 19,372 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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YG06 EYT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YG06 EYT, 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 YG06 EYT registered?

YG06 EYT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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