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GL 3042

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,271 mi
Last recorded44,271 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL 3042
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 44,271 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 43,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 41,871 miles

Front spheres leaking

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 40,845 miles

Front both spheres leaking but not excessive

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 39,110 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 37,876 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 35,271 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 33,665 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 32,121 miles

o/s rear front seat belt buckle case broken

Pass 15 Jul 2015 30,224 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 27,924 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 26,067 miles

front hubs weaping

Pass 11 Jul 2012 24,414 miles

front hub seals leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2011 22,160 miles

front hubs leaking oil

Pass 14 Jun 2010 19,309 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 16,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 16,470 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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GL 3042 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 GL 3042, 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 GL 3042 registered?

GL 3042 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is GL 3042 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL 3042 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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