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G4 OBH

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

110,526 mi
Last recorded110,526 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 OBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 110,526 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front steering linkage bush worn

Pass 22 Apr 2025 98,160 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 94,573 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 88,770 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 88,357 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 86,134 miles

Rear Slight play in diff flange, weeping of oil from behind seal

Fail 10 May 2021 86,134 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering drop arm (from pump) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Slight play in diff flange, weeping of oil from behind seal

Pass 28 May 2020 83,562 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 83,561 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 81,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wear uneven

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Prop-shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 80,989 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre wear uneven

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Prop-shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 75,654 miles

Engine covers fitted

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 69,738 miles

Engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 63,320 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 63,320 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 632,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 56,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre on 2.5 mm of tread

offside rear tyre on 2.5 mm of tread

Pass 20 Oct 2014 56,981 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2.5 mm of tread

offside rear tyre on 2.5 mm of tread

Pass 30 Oct 2013 50,514 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2012 44,384 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 37,853 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 37,853 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

front wiper blades splitting

Fail 26 Oct 2010 30,569 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 30,569 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,667 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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G4 OBH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G4 OBH, 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 G4 OBH registered?

G4 OBH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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