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L90 GTM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,212 mi
Last recorded88,212 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 GTM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 88,212 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 87,621 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 86,925 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 86,330 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in drop arm ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 86,066 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 85,558 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 84,546 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 83,436 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 76,034 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 67,909 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 64,956 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 61,313 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 60,440 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 60,440 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 58,476 miles

Bonnet release catch stiff

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 55,690 miles

Both front brake discs worn, both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

OIl level close to minimum mark

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2011 55,690 miles

Both front brake discs worn, both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

OIl level close to minimum mark

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,156 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,369 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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L90 GTM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L90 GTM, 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 L90 GTM registered?

L90 GTM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 2006.

Is L90 GTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 GTM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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