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FV06 FGZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,103 mi
Last recorded108,103 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 FGZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 108,103 miles

Front engine oil just below minimum mark

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded/undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavily corroded/minimum requirements only just met + fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 108,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam + unable to check aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D " bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front engine oil just below minimum mark

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded/undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavily corroded/minimum requirements only just met + fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 105,104 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 103,492 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 103,492 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 100,490 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 100,478 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 97,856 miles

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

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 97,832 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 95,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 95,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 93,059 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 90,535 miles

Front wipers splitting and smearing slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2017 89,105 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 89,105 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 87,746 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 87,745 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 87,134 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 719,295 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 85,477 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 85,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2013 28,864 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 72,050 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 72,038 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 62,264 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,039 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 51,039 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FV06 FGZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FV06 FGZ, 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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FV06 FGZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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