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GV06 UAG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,618 mi
Last recorded86,618 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 UAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 86,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 76,493 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 63,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 63,389 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 51,302 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 51,302 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 51,296 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 51,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 51,296 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 51,296 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 49,717 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 49,717 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 37,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 31,246 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 23,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 18,740 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 13,848 miles

(strongly advise ) cut in nearside front tyre tread, deep but could not see cords

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

handbrake lever has very little reserve travel

small split offside rear tyre outer wall

small splits on inner and outer edges of nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2009 13,847 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(strongly advise ) cut in nearside front tyre tread, deep but could not see cords

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

handbrake lever has very little reserve travel

small split offside rear tyre outer wall

small splits on inner and outer edges of nearside rear tyre

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 UAG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UAG, 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 UAG registered?

GV06 UAG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 2006.

Is GV06 UAG safe to buy?

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