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BFD 824

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,765 mi
Last recorded139,765 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFD 824
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 139,765 miles

Age related rusting under vehicle

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 135,906 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - front discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 132,492 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 132,356 miles

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

Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember holed and corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 128,937 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 128,936 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached broken at lower mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 121,073 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 117,711 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front inner brake pipes cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))

advise waxoyl chassis

inner face on both rear discs rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2020 117,089 miles

exhaust centre and rear corroded at joints

headlamp securing trims corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 116,688 miles

Exhaust corroded at rear joint

Fail 18 Jun 2019 116,688 miles

Exhaust corroded at rear joint

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 113,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 113,483 miles

Nearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 109,500 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 109,500 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter housing corroded and insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking filter leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 104,639 miles

Some chassis corrosion

Fail 18 May 2016 104,416 miles

brake disc contaminated by grease swivel spheres corroded and seals leaking at n/s and o/s front (3.5.1h)

signs of corrosion to vehicle underside

various leaks under vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2015 99,077 miles

leak at n/s front swivel housing

steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2015 99,077 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

leak at both front swivel housings

steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 90,535 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 90,535 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 80,193 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 80,131 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 68,524 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 68,524 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 59,625 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 59,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

front axle pinion seal leaking

rear axle pinion seal leaking

Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,976 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 34,976 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BFD 824 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BFD 824, 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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BFD 824 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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