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GV06 UAU

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,018 mi
Last recorded139,018 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 UAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 139,018 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))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 138,083 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 137,264 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 137,264 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 135,668 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 133,054 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 133,054 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 130,487 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 128,010 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 125,991 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 125,991 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 122,332 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 119,611 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 115,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 115,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 107,153 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 96,889 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 85,908 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 73,598 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 63,387 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 49,911 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 37,122 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 UAU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GV06 UAU, 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 GV06 UAU registered?

GV06 UAU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 May 2006.

Is GV06 UAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV06 UAU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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