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ALF 193H

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

44,993 mi
Last recorded44,993 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALF 193H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 44,993 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle and components covered with mud

Fail 3 Feb 2026 44,289 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside 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))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle and components covered with mud

Pass 18 Feb 2025 43,668 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 43,668 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 40,829 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 40,096 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 38,162 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 36,806 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 36,806 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 33,914 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 31,732 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 30,635 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 30,012 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 28,566 miles

Engine cover fitted.

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Dec 2014 25,097 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 25,097 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 17,118 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 14,250 miles

all rear shockabsorber bushes worn

Fail 28 Nov 2012 14,249 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear shockabsorber bushes worn

Fail 8 Dec 2011 12,120 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 12,120 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 9,918 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 6,987 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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ALF 193H is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ALF 193H, 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 ALF 193H registered?

ALF 193H is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is ALF 193H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALF 193H shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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