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YS06 XHN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,467 mi
Last recorded141,467 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 141,467 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 139,875 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 130,925 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 124,865 miles

Offside Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 122,109 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 118,987 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 116,530 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 111,183 miles

play in rear propshaft UJ

Pass 8 Nov 2017 106,536 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 102,064 miles

both rear tyres cracks in walls

Pass 3 Nov 2015 98,886 miles

Nearside Rear cracks in wall

Offside Rear cracks in wall

Fail 3 Nov 2015 98,879 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play panhard rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear cracks in wall

Offside Rear cracks in wall

Fail 27 Oct 2014 94,239 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 94,239 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 89,609 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 89,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 75,521 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 60,719 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 26 Oct 2011 60,719 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Oct 2010 52,345 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,964 miles

digs and cuts in rear tyres

slight power steering leak at steering box area

Pass 30 Oct 2008 30,012 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 XHN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 YS06 XHN, 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 XHN registered?

YS06 XHN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is YS06 XHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS06 XHN 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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