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H20 ACV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

143,898 mi
Last recorded143,898 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 ACV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 143,898 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 142,641 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 139,047 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 133,892 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 129,251 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres at 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 129,225 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 124,268 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 118,794 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 112,161 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 106,932 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 101,551 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 96,088 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 90,467 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 90,467 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 83,983 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 80,916 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 71,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OIL LEAKING FROM THE FRONT DIFF

Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,139 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 45,374 miles

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

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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H20 ACV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 H20 ACV, 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 H20 ACV registered?

H20 ACV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 August 2006.

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