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GP06 EOO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

152,577 mi
Last recorded152,577 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 EOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 152,577 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 139,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 139,422 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 127,031 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 110,417 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 105,326 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 105,326 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 95,874 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 90,238 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 90,238 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 87,838 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 87,838 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 85,393 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 83,792 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 82,031 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 77,103 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 74,284 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 70,845 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 70,845 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 66,302 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 60,619 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 49,524 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 44,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GP06 EOO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GP06 EOO, 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 GP06 EOO registered?

GP06 EOO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 June 2006.

Is GP06 EOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP06 EOO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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