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8 TLW

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

96,968 mi
Last recorded96,968 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 TLW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 96,968 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 96,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 95,422 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 93,456 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 90,624 miles

Both steering sphere's have a light misting of oil

Rear seats removed

Fail 15 Mar 2023 90,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Both steering sphere's have a light misting of oil

Rear seats removed

Pass 16 Mar 2022 87,980 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 84,932 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 82,669 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Both swivels weeping

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 82,669 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Both swivels weeping

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 76,843 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 71,177 miles

Front Both swivels weeping

Fail 7 Nov 2017 71,176 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Both swivels weeping

Pass 25 Oct 2016 66,271 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 66,271 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 62,923 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 62,922 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,172 miles

All 4 tyres perished.

Oil leaks from engine area.

Fail 18 Mar 2015 59,172 miles

All 4 tyres perished.

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leaks from engine area.

Fail 13 Jan 2014 53,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 53,705 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 47,837 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 36,242 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 39,993 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,912 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 20,251 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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8 TLW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 8 TLW, 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 8 TLW registered?

8 TLW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 2006.

Is 8 TLW safe to buy?

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