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YS06 GFG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,885 mi
Last recorded17,885 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 GFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 17,885 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (axle) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 17,051 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 16,908 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 16,784 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 16,706 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 16,525 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 16,063 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 15,260 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 14,511 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 13,813 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 12,125 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 9,967 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 94,944 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 8,552 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 7,219 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 5,686 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 45,759 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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YS06 GFG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YS06 GFG, 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 YS06 GFG registered?

YS06 GFG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 2006.

Is YS06 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS06 GFG shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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