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FP06 LAO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,483 mi
Last recorded83,483 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 LAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 83,483 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 82,334 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 82,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 80,797 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 78,980 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 77,598 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 75,270 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 73,656 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 14 Feb 2020 73,641 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank breather pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 19 Feb 2019 70,546 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 48,784 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 44,325 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 41,952 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 39,473 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 38,892 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 38,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 33,982 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 27,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2009 23,167 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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FP06 LAO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FP06 LAO, 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 FP06 LAO registered?

FP06 LAO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 2006.

Is FP06 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP06 LAO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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