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BC06 DOG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

73,489 mi
Last recorded73,489 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC06 DOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 73,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By Flexi chassis end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Racal bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 71,417 miles

Front Slight seepage from swivel seals

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In tread ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 68,969 miles

Both front swivel oil seals seeping

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (chassis end) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 66,622 miles

Both front swivel housings seeping

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Lower bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 66,622 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (axle) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front swivel housings seeping

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 64,349 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lights (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 61,884 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes under bonnet corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear part of the front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 May 2021 61,884 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes under bonnet corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear part of the front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2020 59,094 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 56,362 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 56,362 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 53,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewalls and in treads

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished on sidewalls and in treads

Rear Lower both rear shock absorbers lower bushes perished and splitting but still secure

Fail 22 May 2018 53,810 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint gaitor (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewalls and in treads

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished on sidewalls and in treads

Rear Lower both rear shock absorbers lower bushes perished and splitting but still secure

Pass 22 May 2017 50,858 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 48,224 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 45,920 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 45,920 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 43,650 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 41,611 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 39,411 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 37,391 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 35,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,700 miles

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

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 26 May 2010 34,910 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 34,910 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 26 May 2009 28,959 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2009 28,959 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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BC06 DOG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BC06 DOG, 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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BC06 DOG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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