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L20 RST

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,023 mi
Last recorded50,023 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 RST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 50,023 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush at chassis deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel tank support frame corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2024 50,023 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak from near pressure regulator at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush at chassis deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel tank support frame corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2023 49,509 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel breather hose deteriated

Pass 1 Apr 2022 49,116 miles

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

Front bumper slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel breather hose slightly deteriated

general underside corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2021 48,190 miles

Front bumper corroded

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel breather hose deteriated

general underside corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2021 48,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Body component insecure mud flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front bumper corroded

fuel breather hose deteriated near filler

general underside corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2020 47,103 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 46,716 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 45,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 45,925 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 43,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 43,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 41,118 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 38,668 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 33,117 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 30,712 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 28,347 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 28,335 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

fuel leak on engine

Pass 6 Jan 2011 25,468 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 22,600 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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L20 RST is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L20 RST, 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 L20 RST registered?

L20 RST is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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