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BG06 UEO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,462 mi
Last recorded102,462 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 UEO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 102,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt has slight damage

Fail 10 Jul 2025 102,400 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 101,745 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 101,734 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 100,327 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 100,327 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 98,957 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 96,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive poss r/cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside side steps corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2020 95,496 miles

side steps and mountings corroded.

Fail 25 Jun 2020 95,496 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

side steps and mountings corroded.

Pass 16 May 2019 92,975 miles

Offside Front hub slight leak

Offside Rear cover missing on seat belt buckle

Pass 17 May 2018 88,645 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 84,169 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 May 2017 84,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 78,181 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

cover missing o/s/r seat belt stalk.

oil leak o/s/f hub

Pass 13 May 2015 68,380 miles

center seat belt cover broken

Pass 13 May 2014 57,279 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 49,102 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 40,940 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 33,085 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 26,552 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 26,552 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 20,722 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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BG06 UEO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BG06 UEO, 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 BG06 UEO registered?

BG06 UEO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is BG06 UEO safe to buy?

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