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A12 GLT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,317 mi
Last recorded92,317 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 GLT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 92,317 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil seepage from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 90,893 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 90,891 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 88,965 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 88,956 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front hockey stick arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear suspension rubber bump stops missing at time of test

Pass 2 Dec 2022 87,220 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 83,275 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 79,436 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 76,489 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 76,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2017 743,139 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 70,350 miles

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (3.5.1i)

rears

Pass 28 Aug 2015 65,139 miles

All x4 tyres perishing cracking

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Ns and os (3.6.B.2c)

Some areas of corrosion on under side

Pass 4 Sep 2014 60,138 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 71,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 16 Jul 2013 52,829 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 46,140 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 46,140 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 37,002 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,002 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 26,290 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 16,384 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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A12 GLT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 A12 GLT, 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 A12 GLT registered?

A12 GLT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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