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BF06 OPV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,698 mi
Last recorded85,698 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 OPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,698 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 85,698 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 81,937 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2014 76,608 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 76,608 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 70,734 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 65,670 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 60,902 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 56,009 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,943 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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BF06 OPV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF06 OPV, 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 BF06 OPV registered?

BF06 OPV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is BF06 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF06 OPV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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