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LA06 ROV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,611 mi
Last recorded103,611 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 ROV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 103,611 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 100,486 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 96,606 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 90,607 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 83,548 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2021 77,477 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 67,843 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 59,755 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 59,464 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 57,597 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high level brake light inop

rear brake disc,s lightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2017 57,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high level brake light inop

rear brake disc,s lightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 49,622 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 39,660 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,943 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,906 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 25,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,828 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 16,459 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 6,267 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 6,267 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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LA06 ROV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LA06 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 LA06 ROV registered?

LA06 ROV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is LA06 ROV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA06 ROV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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