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A7 DCD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,709 mi
Last recorded106,709 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 DCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 106,709 miles

steering damper mounting bushes worn

Fail 11 Mar 2025 106,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

steering damper mounting bushes worn

Pass 14 Mar 2024 105,286 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2023 100,005 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 99,322 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 92,779 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 89,060 miles

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

parking brake travel high

Fail 18 Dec 2020 89,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

parking brake travel high

Pass 16 Jan 2020 87,889 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2020 87,889 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2018 86,135 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Handbrake light doesn't illumianate

Nearside Front Play at 12 and 6o'clock Wheel

Fail 19 Dec 2018 86,135 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Handbrake light doesn't illumianate

Nearside Front Play at 12 and 6o'clock Wheel

Pass 1 Dec 2017 83,053 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 80,514 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 77,792 miles

Minor play in steering idler arm ball joint

Fail 4 Sep 2015 77,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 69,956 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 65,392 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 57,858 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,973 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,176 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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A7 DCD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A7 DCD, 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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A7 DCD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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