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G18 NDT

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

181,379 mi
Last recorded181,379 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 NDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 181,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

general corrosion under body

Pass 12 Apr 2024 180,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 180,581 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Outline marker lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 179,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2022 179,192 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 178,937 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly squashed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both front axle hub seals leaking slightly

both seat bases worn

Pass 19 Nov 2019 169,232 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 165,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 165,320 miles

Exhaust system insecure hanger on middle section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 159,434 miles

bonnet difficult to open

driver seat belt slightly deteriorated

front brake pads wearing thin

front number plate slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

steering arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated n/s/f

Pass 11 Nov 2016 156,418 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 156,414 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 147,927 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 147,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 129,794 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 112,396 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 112,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 92,786 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 76,579 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 57,003 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 39,374 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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G18 NDT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G18 NDT, 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 G18 NDT registered?

G18 NDT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is G18 NDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G18 NDT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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