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IEZ 9023

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,856 mi
Last recorded136,856 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIEZ 9023
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 136,856 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2024 132,488 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 132,438 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 127,969 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 120,435 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 120,421 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 115,814 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 113,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 113,649 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment link attached to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 108,263 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 108,264 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 103,187 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 987,533 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 93,993 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 87,911 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 84,321 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 81,235 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 81,235 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 77,631 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 77,631 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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IEZ 9023 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 IEZ 9023, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IEZ 9023 registered?

IEZ 9023 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 August 2006.

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