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A4 BEA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,311 mi
Last recorded122,311 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 BEA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 122,311 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 122,311 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 118,373 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 118,373 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 114,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 106,868 miles

Nearside Front crack in windscreen

Fail 26 Sep 2022 106,868 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front crack in windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2021 106,214 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 101,694 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 96,520 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 96,520 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached bolts lose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2018 86,282 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 86,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 78,150 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 78,145 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 72,994 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 72,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 60,030 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 60,030 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 50,291 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 50,286 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 44,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 32,455 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 32,175 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 30,284 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,966 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,042 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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A4 BEA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A4 BEA, 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 A4 BEA registered?

A4 BEA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is A4 BEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 BEA shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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