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HP06 FAB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,972 mi
Last recorded94,972 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHP06 FAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 94,972 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 92,051 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 92,051 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 89,354 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play on steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 89,354 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play on steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 85,056 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 76,418 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front track rod slightly distorted

Fail 22 Mar 2018 76,413 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking fuel regulator (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front track rod slightly distorted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 71,176 miles

park brake just met required limits may need adjustment or repair

Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,825 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 55,486 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 48,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,083 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,955 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,423 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 41,423 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,058 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 25,368 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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HP06 FAB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 HP06 FAB, 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 HP06 FAB registered?

HP06 FAB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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The MOT history for HP06 FAB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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