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L88 ROV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,742 mi
Last recorded99,742 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 ROV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 99,742 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 96,176 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 96,171 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 90,285 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 83,917 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 78,944 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 78,944 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front joints (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 74,199 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 69,721 miles

Steering damper bush slight worn

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 63,602 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 63,602 miles

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 57,830 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 52,040 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 46,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Fail 2 Feb 2015 42,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 42,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 36,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2014 36,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both front and offside rear tyres perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 30,761 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

side wall perished on all four tyres

Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,761 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all four tyres perished on side wall

Pass 6 Oct 2011 25,116 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 18,725 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 13,398 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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L88 ROV 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 78.3%.

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 L88 ROV, 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 L88 ROV registered?

L88 ROV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is L88 ROV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 ROV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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