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GP06 RAX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,784 mi
Last recorded49,784 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 RAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 49,784 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 49,784 miles

Central Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 48,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 48,571 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 48,284 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Fulcrum "A" frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Left to right steering hub track rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle hub ball socket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Right to left steering hub track rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 47,809 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 47,205 miles

Front tyres over ten years old

Rear tyres have cracks in side walls and tread patterns

Rear tyres over ten years old

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Jul 2020 46,658 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))

Rear oil leak

Rear tyres have cracks in outer sidewalls

Pass 13 Jun 2019 46,119 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 45,262 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 44,435 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 43,648 miles

Nearside Front seat belt has nicks in webbing

Fail 1 Jun 2015 42,766 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 42,766 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2014 41,129 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 34,745 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 25,233 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jun 2012 25,233 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jun 2011 19,817 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 18,412 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 16,194 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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GP06 RAX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RAX, 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 GP06 RAX registered?

GP06 RAX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 2006.

Is GP06 RAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP06 RAX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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