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GL06 ODS

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,833 mi
Last recorded98,833 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 ODS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 98,833 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Fail 16 Apr 2025 98,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 90,134 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 83,147 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 82,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 74,929 miles

All tyres slightly out of shape.

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 68,234 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 60,972 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 55,630 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 48,748 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 43,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 43,582 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,205 miles

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

both front swivel hubs leaking grease

Pass 23 Jul 2012 33,662 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight oil leak from cam cover gasket

Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,329 miles

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 26 Jul 2010 24,404 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 24,404 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 18,347 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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GL06 ODS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL06 ODS, 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 GL06 ODS registered?

GL06 ODS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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