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AO06 UOF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,571 mi
Last recorded111,571 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 UOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 111,571 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 109,634 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 109,463 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 109,438 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 109,356 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 108,585 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 107,158 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 104,335 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 100,458 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 96,394 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 96,299 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 92,466 miles

slight front brake imbalance

slight play in rear prop shaft u/j

Pass 25 Apr 2013 88,871 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 83,564 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 77,294 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 69,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 52,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UOF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UOF, 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 UOF registered?

AO06 UOF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 2006.

Is AO06 UOF safe to buy?

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