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FIG 3265

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,208 mi
Last recorded71,208 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 3265
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 71,208 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 68,985 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 67,185 miles

Coolant low.

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 67,185 miles

Coolant low.

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective Both steering linkage, lock nuts loose. (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 64,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 62,199 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 62,199 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 57,872 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 57,869 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 54,464 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 54,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 54,272 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 53,411 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 53,411 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 51,950 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 51,950 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 45,685 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 45,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 39,525 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 39,525 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 29,997 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 29,102 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,848 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 22,172 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 17,409 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 12,295 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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FIG 3265 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FIG 3265, 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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How do I check the history of FIG 3265?

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What year was FIG 3265 registered?

FIG 3265 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is FIG 3265 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 3265 shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIG 3265 have outstanding finance?

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