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G2 RLT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,808 mi
Last recorded49,808 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 RLT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 49,808 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 49,644 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 49,114 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 48,715 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 48,288 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 48,111 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 47,015 miles

Both front swivel joints damp

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 47,004 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear 'A' Frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front swivel joints damp

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 46,484 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 45,942 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 45,506 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,927 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 44,290 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 41,054 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 32,479 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 24,535 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 21,603 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 19,367 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 19,367 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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G2 RLT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 G2 RLT, 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 G2 RLT registered?

G2 RLT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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The MOT history for G2 RLT 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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