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774 CTH

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,488 mi
Last recorded39,488 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration774 CTH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 39,488 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 37,335 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 37,329 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 35,445 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 33,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 30,854 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 30,830 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 30,771 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 30,468 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 27,004 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 27,004 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 22,532 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 16 Dec 2014 20,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 16,231 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 12,816 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 111,486 miles

n/s and o/s/f axle sphere oil seal damp

Pass 16 Aug 2010 10,095 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 8,082 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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774 CTH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 774 CTH, 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 774 CTH registered?

774 CTH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 2006.

Is 774 CTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 774 CTH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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