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L6 FWD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

197,019 mi
Last recorded197,019 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 FWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 197,019 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated fluid at minimum (1.1.10 (f))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door check strap inoperative (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 197,019 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated fluid at minimum (1.1.10 (f))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door check strap inoperative (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 181,902 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 181,902 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 168,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 168,421 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 155,642 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 143,677 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 131,072 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 121,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 113,764 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 105,885 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 98,762 miles

Oil leak from front diff

Pass 27 Jun 2016 90,746 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 80,860 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 71,144 miles

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 71,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 59,491 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,777 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,876 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 24,649 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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L6 FWD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 L6 FWD, 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 L6 FWD registered?

L6 FWD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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