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L2 DFN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

80,453 mi
Last recorded80,453 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 DFN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 80,453 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 80,453 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 77,747 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2023 76,097 miles

Nearside Front Swivel housing damp

Pass 28 Nov 2022 74,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Swivel housing damp

Pass 2 Dec 2021 73,429 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 71,819 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 71,819 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 69,634 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 69,634 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 66,879 miles

Detachable steering wheel fitted , slight play relative to column but not excessive.

Pass 1 Dec 2017 63,422 miles

Signs of slight fuel leak around rear of engine area

Pass 25 Nov 2016 59,645 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 53,994 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 53,944 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control loose (2.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 47,803 miles

Fuel regulator damp.

Fail 5 Mar 2014 41,880 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n s front swivel seal leaking ball pited

Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n s front swivel seal leaking ball pited

Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,103 miles

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 15 Mar 2012 32,209 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,209 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,073 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,408 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 16,861 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,042 miles

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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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L2 DFN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L2 DFN, 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

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What year was L2 DFN registered?

L2 DFN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is L2 DFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 DFN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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