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BF06 ORH

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,908 mi
Last recorded155,908 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 155,908 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 152,106 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 145,793 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 138,194 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 132,169 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 127,275 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 127,275 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 122,215 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 122,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 113,725 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 105,464 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both, all bushes (2.7.4)

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts and buckles

Pass 6 Feb 2017 98,540 miles

Oil leak engine and rear differential ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both, all bushes (2.7.4)

no centre brake light

Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,167 miles

both front hub seals wet

oil leaks

Pass 24 Feb 2015 83,770 miles

Oil leak

both front hub seals wet

Pass 27 Feb 2014 78,017 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013
Fail 18 Feb 2013

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 633,395 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 55,772 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 48,868 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,504 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 ORH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ORH, 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 ORH registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF06 ORH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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