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GG04 MUD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

95,265 mi
Last recorded95,265 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG04 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 95,265 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 95,265 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 94,039 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 94,039 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 90,611 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 85,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 85,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 81,461 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 81,460 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 77,698 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 72,564 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 72,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 66,972 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 66,972 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking or pressure regulator valve itself leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 60,037 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 60,037 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 53,220 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 53,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 45,016 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 33,919 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 31,186 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 31,185 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Head light adjusters inoperative

Pass 2 Oct 2012 26,232 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 26,231 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 21,440 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 20,373 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 16,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 16,504 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 13,805 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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GG04 MUD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GG04 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.

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What year was GG04 MUD registered?

GG04 MUD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is GG04 MUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GG04 MUD shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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