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IHZ 4979

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

141,947 mi
Last recorded141,947 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIHZ 4979
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 141,947 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2026 141,941 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 141,941 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 141,939 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 134,556 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 134,541 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 127,639 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 127,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 118,986 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

wiper switch loose

Fail 2 Jul 2019 118,986 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both o/s n/s across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both o/s n/s rears both upper and lowers (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers likely to become detached both o/s n/s rears (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

wiper switch loose

Pass 3 Jul 2018 109,086 miles

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 109,086 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear diff

rear brake pipes corroded

steering uj worn

Pass 29 Jun 2017 101,154 miles

driver door striker worn

engine oil leak

front axle swivel housings seeping grease

slight play detected at steering wheel (steering uj worn)

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

track rod ends has slight play

Fail 29 Jun 2017 101,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

driver side door catch worn

front axle swivel housings seeping grease

slight play detected at steering wheel

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

track rod ends has slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2016 93,809 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 93,809 miles

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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IHZ 4979 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 IHZ 4979, 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 IHZ 4979 registered?

IHZ 4979 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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