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H12 UNF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

156,116 mi
Last recorded156,116 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 UNF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 156,116 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 151,209 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 147,369 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 142,022 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 135,764 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 130,158 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 125,397 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 125,397 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 118,133 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 110,846 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 105,535 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 98,686 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 98,686 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2014 91,494 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 84,112 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 75,960 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 66,704 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 66,567 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 55,012 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 41,253 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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H12 UNF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H12 UNF, 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 H12 UNF registered?

H12 UNF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 July 2006.

Is H12 UNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 UNF shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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