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AO06 UNU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,823 mi
Last recorded141,823 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 UNU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 141,823 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 136,177 miles

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

rear calipers look damp can see any leaks

Pass 21 Oct 2019 123,146 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 107,538 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 107,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 98,805 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 94,529 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 94,520 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 90,997 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 90,997 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 83,603 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 82,781 miles

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

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

anti slip on brake pedal

Pass 22 Feb 2013 67,900 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 57,237 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 57,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,900 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,289 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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AO06 UNU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO06 UNU, 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 AO06 UNU registered?

AO06 UNU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is AO06 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO06 UNU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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