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L29 MAW

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,296 mi
Last recorded90,296 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 MAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 90,296 miles

Nearside front indicator lamp slightly loose

Nearside front outer hub seal slightly leaking

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Side inward facing seating for four with lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Fail 10 Jan 2025 90,258 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rearmost crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front indicator lamp slightly loose

Nearside front outer hub seal slightly leaking

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Side inward facing seating for four with lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Pass 29 Jan 2024 89,577 miles

Nearside front indicator assy slightly loose

Nearside front outer hub seal slightly leaking

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Side inward facing seating for four with lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Fail 25 Jan 2024 89,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front indicator assy slightly loose

Nearside front outer hub seal slightly leaking

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Side inward facing seating for four with lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Pass 12 Jan 2023 88,597 miles

Nearside front outer hub seal slightly leaking

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

Side inward facing seating for four with lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Fail 21 Dec 2022 88,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting anchorage point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting anchorage point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside front outer hub seal slightly leaking

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Side inward facing seating for four with lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Pass 15 Dec 2021 87,437 miles

side inward facing seating for four with lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Fail 15 Dec 2021 87,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower 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 dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

side inward facing seating for four with lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

Pass 15 Dec 2020 85,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2019 81,221 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 81,221 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ball joint on the steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 76,999 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 76,896 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 73,280 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 70,153 miles

Oil leak ()

both front wiper blades started to split

Pass 14 Jul 2015 65,975 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres cracking

headlight beam patterns poor

Pass 8 Aug 2014 62,742 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 57,328 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,319 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,540 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,854 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 34,851 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 34,851 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2009 27,457 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front steering sphere has slight oil leak

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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L29 MAW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L29 MAW, 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 L29 MAW registered?

L29 MAW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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