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GV06 HVW

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

106,425 mi
Last recorded106,425 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 HVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 106,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2025 106,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2024 104,397 miles

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

underside generally covered in mud

Fail 18 Nov 2024 104,397 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

underside generally covered in mud

Pass 1 Dec 2023 101,917 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 101,917 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.93 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component insecure power steering reservior (2.1.5 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 99,065 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 99,065 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 95,571 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 95,552 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 90,920 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 89,147 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 89,138 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 86,801 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 86,792 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 82,473 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 78,369 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 73,521 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 67,700 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 61,543 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 56,399 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 51,661 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,337 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,202 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,832 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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GV06 HVW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GV06 HVW, 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 GV06 HVW registered?

GV06 HVW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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