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AK06 AOR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,339 mi
Last recorded147,339 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 AOR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 147,339 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 147,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 142,515 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 142,510 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 136,745 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 130,479 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 124,104 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 118,698 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 113,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 113,112 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 105,869 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 92,530 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2010 92,530 miles

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2009 65,416 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake slightly sticky [cable]

nearside rear side facing seats [lap belt webbing slightly damaged]

no engine oil reading on dip stick [topped up]

offside rear seatbelt stalk casings missing

rear tyres wearing thin and have cuts in tread

Pass 4 Dec 2009 65,416 miles

handbrake slightly sticky [cable]

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear side facing seats [lap belt webbing slightly damaged]

no engine oil reading on dip stick [topped up]

offside rear seatbelt stalk casings missing

rear tyres wearing thin and have cuts in tread

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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AK06 AOR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AK06 AOR, 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 AK06 AOR registered?

AK06 AOR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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