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2096 VC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,751 mi
Last recorded34,751 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2096 VC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 34,751 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 33,762 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 33,116 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 32,502 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 31,896 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 31,896 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 30,899 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 29,411 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 27,840 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 25,957 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 23,749 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 21,431 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 18,117 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 14,786 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 11,026 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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2096 VC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 2096 VC, 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 2096 VC registered?

2096 VC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is 2096 VC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2096 VC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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