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H13 EWE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,861 mi
Last recorded92,861 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 EWE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 92,861 miles

all 4 tyres signs of cracking/perishing.

all 4 wheel bearings slight play.

front number plate damaged.

rear cross members showing signs of heavy corrosion.

various sections of metal brake pipe showings signs of corrosion and others covered in grease so unable to fully inspect.

Fail 14 Apr 2023 92,861 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres signs of cracking/perishing.

all 4 wheel bearings slight play.

front number plate damaged.

rear cross members showing signs of heavy corrosion.

various sections of metal brake pipe showings signs of corrosion and others covered in grease so unable to fully inspect.

Pass 31 Mar 2022 92,129 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear x member and front floor

Fail 30 Mar 2022 92,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion to rear x member and front floor

Pass 10 Mar 2021 91,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front floor corrosion

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 91,200 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross axle brake pipe at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 90,926 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 89,301 miles

n/s/r brake pad (outer) very low.

slight oil leak o/s/f hub seal.

stone chip in front screen o/s.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 86,338 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 82,396 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 82,396 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 79,863 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 76,233 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 76,125 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 64,400 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,785 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 45,770 miles

nails in n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,989 miles

hazard switch sticks occ

stone chip in front screen drivers side

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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H13 EWE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H13 EWE, 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 H13 EWE registered?

H13 EWE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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