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L22 GDR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

215,198 mi
Last recorded215,198 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 GDR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 215,198 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone / sat nav holder.

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount point snapped / rusted off exhaust pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Top centre mount ball joint on rear axle worn / replace as soon as possible.

Pass 11 Sep 2025 209,650 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 199,505 miles

Offside Front headlight switch is loose, it works but is fiddly.

Pass 7 Sep 2023 184,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner / outer sidewalls cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner / outer sidewalls cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 174,919 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 174,919 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake not tested

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 162,775 miles

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

Offside Front diff. leaking from fail seal

Offside Rear Outer diff'leaking from fail seal

Rear Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 162,775 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front diff. leaking from fail seal

Offside Rear Outer diff'leaking from fail seal

Rear Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 158,502 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 147,083 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 147,078 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 142,107 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 137,049 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 132,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.60mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

steering damper bush worn

Fail 2 Jun 2016 132,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.60mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak

rear prop nut missing and loose

steering damper bush worn

transfer box mounts bolt missing and nut loose

Pass 5 Sep 2014 115,630 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 91,930 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm on outer edge

Fail 5 Sep 2013 91,930 miles

Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1)

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2012 71,577 miles

front and rear pads getting low

handbrake almost has no reserve travel

slight damage on nearside rear outer seat belt

small hub oil leak on both front seals

Fail 30 Aug 2012 71,577 miles

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

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front and rear pads getting low

handbrake almost has no reserve travel

slight damage on nearside rear outer seat belt

small hub oil leak on both front seals

Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,802 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,406 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,737 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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L22 GDR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L22 GDR, 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 L22 GDR registered?

L22 GDR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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