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AP06 AFV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,482 mi
Last recorded99,482 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 AFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 99,482 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2025 99,326 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 95,126 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 95,095 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger's seat insecure second row seat back (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front axle swivel hub seals leaking

rear differential ball joint mount dust boot split and deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2022 94,745 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 88,014 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 85,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 85,769 miles

All metal brake pipes greased

Nearside Front hub seal has a slight oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2018 85,335 miles

All metal brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Apr 2017 85,012 miles

All metal brake pipes grease covered

Fail 19 Apr 2017 85,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded supplying flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded supplying flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 84,653 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 81,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 81,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,303 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wipers park position slightly high

Fail 25 Mar 2013 81,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wipers park position slightly high

Pass 29 Mar 2012 80,108 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wipers split.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 80,108 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wipers split.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 77,654 miles

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

Front wiper blades slightly smere screen.

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 72,333 miles

Near side rear mud flap half ripped off

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 72,133 miles

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Near side rear mud flap half ripped off

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

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 AFV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AFV, 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 AFV registered?

AP06 AFV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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