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G12 ESY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,808 mi
Last recorded143,808 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 ESY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 143,808 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 140,991 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 13,637 miles

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn front propshaft universal joint has slight play (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge pin worn (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge pin worn (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front steering damper bush worn

Fail 10 Jan 2017 136,256 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working intermittent fault (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working number plate lamp inop ( 1 of 2) (1.1.C.1d)

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn front propshaft universal joint has slight play (2.5.C.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge pin worn (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge pin worn (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front steering damper bush worn

Pass 13 Jan 2016 133,873 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 125,162 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 4 Dec 2013 120,562 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 115,458 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 115,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear diff oil seal leaking heavily

Pass 16 Dec 2011 103,897 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r mudguard is loose

rear diff pinion seal is leaking

Fail 16 Dec 2011 103,897 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r mudguard is loose

rear diff pinion seal is leaking

Pass 17 Dec 2010 86,842 miles

front no. plate slightly cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2009 68,954 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 68,954 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 53,097 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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G12 ESY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G12 ESY, 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 G12 ESY registered?

G12 ESY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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