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25 DMS

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,062 mi
Last recorded148,062 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration25 DMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 148,062 miles

both seat belts damaged

drop arm dust cover split

oil leaks

osf brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear damper top bushes soft

slight fuel leak from tank

underside,suspension and some brake components corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2024 146,180 miles

both seat belts damaged due to being shut in door locks

oil leak

rear damper top bushes worn

slight fuel leak

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

underside,suspension and some brake components corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2023 142,203 miles

oil leaks

rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

rear damper top bushes worn

slight play in nsr wheel

underside,suspension and some brake components corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 138,131 miles

all four tyres are low on tread and going out of shape

both rear damper top bushes worn

oil leaks

underside,suspension and some brake components corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2022 138,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Multiple areas of tread worn below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Multiple areas of tread worn below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level slightly low

Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir cap seal damaged (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged NS & OS (7.1.2 (d))

Front Swivel hubs have slight leak of grease

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber upper bush - JUST MET REQUIREMENTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering damper bush worn

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bushes split - contaminated with oil/fuel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket and rear joint flange heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel tank damp - no visible fuel leak

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion to rear crossmember and attachment points to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 132,272 miles

ALL brake pipes are corroded

oil leaks

rear chassis corroded

rear trailing are bushes soft and cracking

both seat belts are damaged due to being shut in the door locks

front brake pads low and discs thin

osr brake works but poor

rear damper bushes worn

Pass 5 Nov 2020 125,725 miles

chassis,brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2019 116,992 miles

both seat belts are damaged

movement in the nsr lower damper bush

oil leaks

Fail 31 Oct 2019 116,992 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

both seat belts are damaged

movement in the nsr lower damper bush

oil leaks

Pass 1 Nov 2018 108,866 miles

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

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

Seatbelts & buckles worn

Pass 9 Nov 2017 101,238 miles

drop arm dust cover is split

front swivel joint seals are weeping slightly

oil leaks

rear brake discs inner faces are rusty

rear damper bushes are worn

Pass 3 Nov 2016 937,065 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 87,038 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 87,038 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 79,872 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 79,686 miles

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

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

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 Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 71,042 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 70,973 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 62,334 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 53,608 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,176 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 37,645 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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25 DMS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 25 DMS, 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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25 DMS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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