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AN04 HUO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,327 mi
Last recorded95,327 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN04 HUO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 95,327 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 94,933 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 93,356 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 91,751 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 89,705 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 86,620 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 84,427 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 89,190 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 84,149 miles

Nearside Front steering joint leaking

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2019 84,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering joint leaking

hand brake travel

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2018 84,116 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 84,114 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2017 83,810 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 82,752 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 81,234 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 79,912 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2014 79,912 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 77,598 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 77,516 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 77,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2011 68,824 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 55,997 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 38,156 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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AN04 HUO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AN04 HUO, 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 AN04 HUO registered?

AN04 HUO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 June 2006.

Is AN04 HUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN04 HUO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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