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FV06 ZHR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

245,499 mi
Last recorded245,499 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 ZHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 245,499 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 214,582 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 183,886 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 164,861 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 144,747 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 116,944 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 93,063 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 84,284 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2019 84,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 81,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 76,541 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 71,740 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 67,219 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,354 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 62,354 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 58,611 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 51,468 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 43,438 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 35,243 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,300 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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FV06 ZHR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FV06 ZHR, 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 FV06 ZHR registered?

FV06 ZHR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is FV06 ZHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV06 ZHR shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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