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L90 PWF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

28,438 mi
Last recorded28,438 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 PWF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 28,438 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 26,699 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 24,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 24,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 24,023 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Aug 2023 24,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Aug 2022 23,691 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 23,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective smokey lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective smokey lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside step corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2021 23,478 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective damaged and will let fuel pass (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective smokey lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective smokey lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside step corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2020 23,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 23,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded clipped to chassis 2 pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 22,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 22,522 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2017 21,967 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 21,489 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2016 21,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2015 20,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre cut but not showing chord

Pass 16 Feb 2015 20,709 miles

nearside rear tyre cut but not showing chord

Pass 7 Apr 2014 20,315 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 19,883 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 19,883 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,463 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 17,918 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 13,049 miles

rear seats folded unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 22 Jan 2009 10,554 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 PWF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PWF, 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 L90 PWF registered?

L90 PWF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is L90 PWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 PWF shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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