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3733 ML

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,483 mi
Last recorded85,483 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3733 ML
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 85,483 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 85,483 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 84,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 80,164 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 80,164 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 75,057 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 75,049 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 74,156 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 66,294 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 60,085 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 54,671 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 49,284 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 43,571 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 38,796 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 33,228 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 27,749 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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3733 ML is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 3733 ML, 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 3733 ML registered?

3733 ML is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is 3733 ML safe to buy?

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