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L900 DEF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,394 mi
Last recorded34,394 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL900 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 34,394 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 34,174 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 33,945 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 33,686 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 33,677 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 33,052 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 33,051 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 32,297 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 32,025 miles

Rear a frame ball joint gaiter perished

all tyres cracking

Fail 10 Aug 2020 32,025 miles

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

Rear a frame ball joint gaiter perished

all tyres cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2019 31,712 miles

Central Rear rear diff a frame dust cover perished

Pass 16 Aug 2018 31,034 miles

Rear Diff A frame ball joint dust cover is split

Pass 17 Aug 2017 29,929 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 28,697 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 26,525 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 23,597 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 20,550 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 18,432 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 16,121 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 13,848 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 10,983 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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L900 DEF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 L900 DEF, 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 L900 DEF registered?

L900 DEF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 August 2006.

Is L900 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L900 DEF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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