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GU06 BGO

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,888 mi
Last recorded188,888 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 BGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 188,888 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 169,662 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 169,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bushes - Axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bushes - Axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

N/S and O/S - Bulkhead corroded internally near top door hinges

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S and O/S - Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 154,827 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear brake discs, inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

PAS box damp/spilt oil

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear axle tie bars, bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 154,821 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Other passenger door does not latch securely closed both rear cab doors not securely closing (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working both sides front (3.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear brake discs, inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

PAS box damp/spilt oil

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear axle tie bars, bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 148,672 miles

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear tie bars, front bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front suspension sphere corroded, pitted & leaking slightly

Fail 27 Feb 2023 148,672 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides rear inner brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear tie bars, front bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front suspension sphere corroded, pitted & leaking slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2022 137,641 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear seats removed at time of inspection.

Pass 4 Mar 2021 125,600 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 125,600 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation position/dip headlamp switch faulty in operation (4.2.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear diff wishbone top balljoint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear tie bar front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play excessive play in both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear axle brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 111,052 miles

Offside Front door catch stiff in operation

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

inner chassis cross member corroded and soft

slight play in rear prop joint

slight play in steering box

Fail 21 Feb 2020 111,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted loose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front door catch stiff in operation

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

all tyres low 3-4mm

both door mirrors loose

inner chassis cross member corroded and soft

slight play in rear prop joint

slight play in steering box

underside covered in mud advice cleaned

Pass 5 Mar 2019 91,202 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 91,202 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 72,780 miles

No reat seats fitted at test

Pass 8 Mar 2017 56,755 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 56,755 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,968 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 42,968 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 40,608 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 40,608 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 36,814 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 32,420 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,583 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,196 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 17,702 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 13,233 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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GU06 BGO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GU06 BGO, 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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GU06 BGO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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