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FH06 VWP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,955 mi
Last recorded96,955 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 VWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 96,955 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 93,384 miles

Nearside Rear cross member corroded

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber bolt not protruding nut

Pass 19 Aug 2024 91,013 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 91,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 87,887 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 87,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible fitted backward (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front steering joints not aligned

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 85,573 miles

Nearside Front hub seal has slight leak at ball

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

Offside Front hub seal has slight leak at ball

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

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

Steering system lightly rubbing steering wheel rubbing plastic cover when rotated (2.1.4 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 85,573 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing centre (7.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal has slight leak at ball

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

Offside Front Body component slightly loose wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal has slight leak at ball

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Steering system lightly rubbing steering wheel rubbing plastic cover when rotated (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 82,612 miles

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

oil around transmission brake

Fail 6 Jul 2021 82,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt not retracting (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) steering box also leaking (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil around transmission brake

Pass 24 Jul 2020 80,227 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 802,239 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Front link bar ball joint feel rough when twisted

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 76,022 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 76,020 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers parking in centre of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 71,658 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Slight play pitman arm

Fail 26 Jul 2018 71,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Slight play pitman arm

Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,957 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight play in pitman arm

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 64,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight play in pitman arm

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,681 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 61,681 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 56,829 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 51,511 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 47,393 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 47,393 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 43,737 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 43,737 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 39,790 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine coolant was very low, pipe running across top of offside front shock-absorber is leaking

front service brake imbalance is high

front windscreen wipers poor clearance, front windscreen wipers judder

nearside rear rumble seat base broken

play in drop arm ball joint

rear step is broken

Pass 17 May 2011 39,790 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine coolant was very low, pipe running across top of offside front shock-absorber is leaking

front service brake imbalance is high

front windscreen wipers poor clearance, front windscreen wipers judder

nearside rear rumble seat base broken

play in drop arm ball joint

rear step is broken

Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,746 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 May 2009 30,562 miles

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

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

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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FH06 VWP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 FH06 VWP, 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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FH06 VWP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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