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LA52 DOG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,438 mi
Last recorded61,438 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 DOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 61,438 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 59,307 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 57,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion, will need cleaning up (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle seal slight leak

Pass 18 Nov 2022 55,243 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 55,233 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine fuel block (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 55,095 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 54,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 52,402 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 52,401 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 48,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 45,285 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 45,166 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 41,984 miles

Rear prop shaft seal wet

Pass 3 Sep 2015 39,129 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 34,679 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 33,770 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 32,451 miles

near side swival hub damp with oil

Pass 9 Dec 2011 28,581 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 28,581 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 23,411 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 18,504 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 13,605 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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LA52 DOG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LA52 DOG, 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 LA52 DOG registered?

LA52 DOG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is LA52 DOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA52 DOG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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