CarVerify

Free Car Check

L90 PGC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

196,173 mi
Last recorded196,173 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 PGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 196,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 186,888 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 186,888 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 174,469 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 174,469 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking pump / pipe area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 160,237 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front swivel hubs leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2021 148,757 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 148,315 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 144,801 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 142,098 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 139,426 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 139,426 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 131,042 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2015 131,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both rear to front brake pipes slight corrosion

Engine cover fitted

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2014 113,644 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 95,266 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 76,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,738 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,809 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,584 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 43,584 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L90 PGC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PGC, 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

How do I check the history of L90 PGC?

You can check the full history of L90 PGC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L90 PGC registered?

L90 PGC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is L90 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 PGC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L90 PGC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L90 PGC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.