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AP06 AFF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,284 mi
Last recorded69,284 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 AFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 69,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 58,794 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 58,574 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 56,487 miles

General underbody corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 52,084 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 48,385 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 44,106 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 39,515 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 35,799 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 32,305 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 28,525 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 25,347 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 22,677 miles

Rear diff pinion seal has slight oil leak

front swivels slightly damp

Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,930 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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AP06 AFF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AP06 AFF, 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 AP06 AFF registered?

AP06 AFF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is AP06 AFF safe to buy?

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