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FG06 ZTU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

109,476 mi
Last recorded109,476 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 ZTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 109,476 miles

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

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

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

centre cross member corroded

rear chassis cross member corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2025 105,870 miles

Centre body crosmember corroded

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Slight play in steering box

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 100,415 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Welding repairs to bukhead

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 96,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 94,112 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 94,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 92,031 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 92,027 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 91,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 87,963 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 87,952 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,493 miles

Chassis/suspension componants slightly corroded

Front Both tyres perished/cuts in tread and out of shape

Rear Both tyres perished/cuts in tread and out of shape

Rear Safety belt buckles damaged/case missing

Under body corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2018 83,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Chassis/suspension componants slightly corroded

Front Both tyres perished/cuts in tread and out of shape

Rear Both tyres perished/cuts in tread and out of shape

Rear Safety belt buckles damaged/case missing

Under body corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,205 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 75,205 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,135 miles

both front tyres out of shape

Fail 22 Mar 2016 69,134 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

both front tyres out of shape

Pass 21 Mar 2015 61,696 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,937 miles

All tyres cut slightly

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front hubs leaking slightly

Pass 16 May 2013 56,934 miles

All tyres slightly cut

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

o/s front hub damp

Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,932 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 56,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 55,941 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate damaged.

Minor body damage.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 52,494 miles

front reg slight damage

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 52,494 miles

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

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

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

front reg slight damage

Pass 6 Apr 2010 44,503 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 44,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,045 miles

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

upper steering column universa joint has slight freeplay one way

Fail 17 Apr 2009 28,045 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

upper steering column universa joint has slight freeplay one way

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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FG06 ZTU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FG06 ZTU, 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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FG06 ZTU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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