CarVerify

Free Car Check

L121 GWR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,149 mi
Last recorded135,149 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 GWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 135,149 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 135,131 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 134,207 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 133,835 miles

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

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

Vehicle body, chassis and suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2018 128,846 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 128,844 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns and os (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 113,396 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 105,702 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 95,961 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 87,192 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 80,206 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 69,063 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 58,526 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,687 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 37,636 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 34,815 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L121 GWR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L121 GWR, 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

How do I check the history of L121 GWR?

You can check the full history of L121 GWR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L121 GWR registered?

L121 GWR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 February 2006.

Is L121 GWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L121 GWR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L121 GWR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L121 GWR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.