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AO06 UOP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

160,348 mi
Last recorded160,348 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 160,348 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 158,113 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 155,334 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 155,218 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 148,166 miles

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

Rear chassis rusty

Fail 30 May 2022 148,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear chassis rusty

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 141,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 133,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 126,023 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 116,948 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 109,607 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 101,020 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 91,580 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 81,576 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 72,064 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,210 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,137 miles

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

centre prop u/j fixing bolts loose.

hand brake lever sticky, not returning fully

Pass 14 Apr 2009 46,135 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 UOP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UOP, 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 UOP registered?

AO06 UOP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is AO06 UOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO06 UOP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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