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YG06 MWW

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,089 mi
Last recorded67,089 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 MWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 67,089 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 66,561 miles

Offside Front swivel has slight leak

Pass 22 Apr 2024 65,854 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 64,805 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 64,080 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 62,680 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 61,287 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 61,287 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both front swivel housings leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2019 59,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both short front brake caliper pipes both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 59,524 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both short front brake caliper pipes both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 57,466 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 57,463 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 54,747 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 54,747 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 52,134 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 49,023 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,083 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 43,033 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,180 miles

o/s/r shock absorber - lower bush worn

Pass 9 Mar 2011 33,372 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 27,899 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front swivel seals leaking slightly

slight oil leak from rear of engine.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 27,899 miles

both front swivel seals leaking slightly

slight oil leak from rear of engine.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 21,818 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 MWW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MWW, 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 YG06 MWW registered?

YG06 MWW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is YG06 MWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG06 MWW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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