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YT06 TLF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

179,147 mi
Last recorded179,147 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 TLF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 179,147 miles

No reverse lamp (pre 2009 vehicle)

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 172,326 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 166,789 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 158,540 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 151,786 miles

Front hub seals weaping

Nearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play detected (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 145,785 miles

Front hub seals weaping

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 139,302 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2020 139,302 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter drain seal seaping (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 133,292 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 126,182 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2017 119,940 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 119,940 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 108,209 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 89,626 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 75,013 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 51,757 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 38,213 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,939 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 16 Aug 2010 26,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 2 Mar 2009 19,130 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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YT06 TLF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YT06 TLF, 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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YT06 TLF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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