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L33 MOB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

182,766 mi
Last recorded182,766 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 MOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 182,766 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footplate of the bulkhead

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

Steering component deformed but serviceable Steering damper bush has play

general corrostion

Fail 5 Sep 2025 182,676 miles

Central Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Row of seats (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Track rod 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footplate of the bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable Steering damper bush has play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 177,652 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 177,560 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 172,273 miles

slight brake bind O/S/F

Fail 27 May 2023 172,272 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight brake bind O/S/F

Pass 11 May 2022 172,214 miles

slight brake bind to offside front

Fail 28 Apr 2022 172,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking by fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

slight brake bind to offside front

Pass 28 Jan 2021 170,304 miles

Front diff leaking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both Front hub seals leaking

rear suspension and chassis slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 168,439 miles

Front diff leaking

Front hub seal leaking

Nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Steering damper bush play

Pass 3 May 2018 165,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 154,915 miles

Front steering damper bush slightly worn

Fail 21 Mar 2017 154,913 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 8 Dec 2015 147,024 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2014 143,868 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 138,161 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 138,161 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 133,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 133,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 130,564 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 122,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 122,990 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 110,567 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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L33 MOB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 L33 MOB, 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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L33 MOB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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