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BF06 ORG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,316 mi
Last recorded122,316 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 ORG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 122,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 122,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 119,651 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 119,650 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Coming from inspection panel on axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Rubbing up against body. Bad replacement pipe fitted. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Plate running across the Chassis just before the Rear wheels (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 117,980 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS A LITTLE CRUSTY

N/S/F HUB SEAL A LITTLE LEAKY

N/S/F RADIUS ARM AXLE FRONT BUSH SPLITTING

REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPES A LITTLE CORRODED

Pass 20 Feb 2023 114,811 miles

FRONT AND COIL REAR SPRINGS RUSTY

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 23 Feb 2022 112,511 miles

EXHAUST VERY RUSTY

N/S/F HUB SEALS LEAKING OIL

RUST ON UNDERSIDE CHASSIS AND CHASSIS OUT RIGGERS REAR AND MIDDLE

Fail 22 Feb 2022 112,509 miles

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

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

EXHAUST VERY RUSTY

N/S/F HUB SEALS LEAKING OIL

RUST ON UNDERSIDE CHASSIS AND CHASSIS OUT RIGGERS REAR AND MIDDLE

Pass 25 Feb 2021 105,588 miles

Corrosion under body and suspension

Rear tyres are cracked

Fail 22 Feb 2021 105,588 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both sides rear control arm front bushes cracked

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Handbrake (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion under body and suspension

Rear tyres are cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2020 98,645 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 986,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 94,949 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 92,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 88,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 82,113 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 76,482 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 67,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 58,299 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,612 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 52,612 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 44,943 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,105 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,942 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 ORG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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