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H4 AMX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

140,826 mi
Last recorded140,826 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 AMX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 140,826 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 140,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear registration lamp lens dirty & ligh slightly dim

Pass 4 Apr 2025 138,795 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 138,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam When main beam is operated (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 136,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Visible corrosion at caliper end. Covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Visible corrosion at caliper end. Covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 136,359 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Visible corrosion at caliper end. Covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Visible corrosion at caliper end. Covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 128,662 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 125,037 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 117,538 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 117,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 114,626 miles

Coil spring corroded all coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both tractor seals leaking

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 114,626 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both tractor seals leaking

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 112,349 miles

Both front steering hub swivel seals weeping grease/oil not exessively

Brake fluid dirty (also hydraulic clutch fluid) recommend replenishment.

Corrosion to front nearside & offside metal brake pipes to & from flexible brake hoses-not excessive

Engine oil leak not considered excessive

Pass 24 Nov 2017 106,231 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 92,688 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 78,685 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 66,725 miles

front axle sphere seals leaking slightly

front diff pinion seal leaking slightly.

Fail 9 Dec 2014 66,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front axle sphere seals leaking slightly

front diff pinion seal leaking slightly.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 57,510 miles

service brake just passed brake test limits

Fail 27 Nov 2012 46,513 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 46,513 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 36,788 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 29,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 17,817 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 14,810 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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H4 AMX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 H4 AMX, 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 H4 AMX registered?

H4 AMX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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