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YH06 KWA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,222 mi
Last recorded97,222 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH06 KWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 97,222 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 95,808 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 92,670 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 92,063 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 89,595 miles

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear chassis leg and rear cross member areas

offside and nearside front and rear brake pipes coated in underseal

offside and nearside front seat belts slightly damaged

Pass 10 May 2021 84,782 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking slightly

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

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear chassis legs and rear cross member areas

offside and nearside front and rear brake pipes coated in underseal

Pass 12 May 2020 80,688 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 80,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 80,207 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 77,456 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 73,513 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 73,316 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 73,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,604 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 66,592 miles

Fuel system component leaking offside engine area (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 63,982 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 58,855 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 52,660 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 45,708 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 38,995 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,193 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 24,398 miles

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

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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YH06 KWA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YH06 KWA, 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 YH06 KWA registered?

YH06 KWA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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The MOT history for YH06 KWA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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