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A5 MEG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

103,714 mi
Last recorded103,714 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 MEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 103,714 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 99,220 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 85,945 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 84,915 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 81,668 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 78,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 76,415 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 74,914 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 73,001 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 73,001 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 71,287 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 69,656 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 62,833 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 59,482 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 47,393 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 36,774 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 26,638 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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A5 MEG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 A5 MEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 MEG registered?

A5 MEG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is A5 MEG safe to buy?

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