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AF06 LME

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,973 mi
Last recorded87,973 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 LME
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 87,973 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 87,772 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 84,352 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 73,318 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 67,016 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 59,386 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 50,612 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 50,572 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2016 44,336 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 54,420 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 43,274 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 41,777 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 41,777 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 39,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,500 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 36,387 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 32,329 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 32,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 28,413 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 28,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AF06 LME is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF06 LME, 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

How do I check the history of AF06 LME?

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What year was AF06 LME registered?

AF06 LME is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is AF06 LME safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 LME shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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