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FN06 TEU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,009 mi
Last recorded68,009 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 TEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 68,009 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 66,122 miles

Exhaust corroded .

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 64,933 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 63,484 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 61,954 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 60,321 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 58,187 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 56,866 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 55,445 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,028 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 52,314 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 47,441 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 40,866 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,111 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,508 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 22,837 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 15,795 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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FN06 TEU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN06 TEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN06 TEU registered?

FN06 TEU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is FN06 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN06 TEU shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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