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HG06 OZC

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

77,646 mi
Last recorded77,646 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 OZC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 77,646 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat belt buckle plastic outer cover damaged .but still functions as intended. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 74,741 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 73,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe leading to flexible brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe leading to flexible brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle outer plastic cover broken but still functions as intended. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes running across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame axle mounting ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 73,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe leading to flexible brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe leading to flexible brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle outer plastic cover broken but still functions as intended. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes running across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame axle mounting ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 72,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on rear axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 71,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to brake pipe leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 69,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear a frame axle mounting ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 67,975 miles

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

Surface corrosion in general underside of vehicle

Tyres age perished/deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2018 66,745 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished

underside slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 65,719 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

underside slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 63,025 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 60,446 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 58,573 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 58,565 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre cut in tread no cords shown

Pass 12 Sep 2013 56,394 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 12 Sep 2013 56,394 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,084 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

Fail 3 Sep 2012 54,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,328 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 50,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 46,441 miles

handbrake traval high

Fail 28 Aug 2010 46,441 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

handbrake traval high

Pass 4 Jul 2009 37,440 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 37,432 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HG06 OZC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 HG06 OZC, 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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HG06 OZC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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