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HV06 OFP

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

181,085 mi
Last recorded181,085 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 OFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 181,085 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 169,910 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis undersealed

Pass 20 Mar 2024 163,512 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 154,203 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 146,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 139,573 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 139,491 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 132,265 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 120,115 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 114,409 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 114,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 110,194 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 110,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 102,377 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 92,352 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine oil leak

oil leak around parking brake drum

towbar electrical socket cover missing

Pass 15 Jan 2014 81,271 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

excessive backlash in rear diff

offside headlamp pattern just visable

towbar electrical socket cover missing

Pass 25 Jan 2013 74,698 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

towbar electrical socket cover missing

Fail 24 Jan 2013 74,698 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

towbar electrical socket cover missing

Pass 7 Feb 2012 69,783 miles

nearside front suspension swivel joint housing leaking slightly

number plate light bulb not working - 50% working

offside front suspension swivel joint housing leaking

Fail 7 Feb 2012 69,783 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

nearside front suspension swivel joint housing leaking slightly

number plate light bulb not working - 50% working

offside front suspension swivel joint housing leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2011 61,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all tyres have various cuts to tread

Fail 4 Mar 2011 61,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all tyres have various cuts to tread

Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,133 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside & offside front suspension swivel housings leaking slightly

Fail 3 Mar 2010 50,133 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside & offside front suspension swivel housings leaking slightly

nearside & offside wiper blades split

Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,500 miles

fuel filter area damp

offside front swivel joint housing leaking slightly

offside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

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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HV06 OFP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HV06 OFP, 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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HV06 OFP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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