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GD06 MUD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,713 mi
Last recorded183,713 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD06 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 183,713 miles

Underside of vehicle has been coated with a protective coating

Pass 8 Oct 2024 172,547 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 160,058 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 147,112 miles

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))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 136,805 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 136,804 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (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 20 Nov 2020 128,825 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear universal joint slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 113,501 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 113,501 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 98,834 miles

Rear both rear shock absorber bottom bushes worn

Fail 1 Jun 2018 98,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear both rear shock absorber bottom bushes worn

Pass 13 Jun 2017 84,984 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 727,412 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 72,244 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,355 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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GD06 MUD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GD06 MUD, 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 GD06 MUD registered?

GD06 MUD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is GD06 MUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD06 MUD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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