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LB06 CMF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

36,300 mi
Last recorded36,300 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 CMF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 36,300 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 36,284 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 36,282 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 34,537 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 31,781 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 30,189 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 28,893 miles

Rear Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 26,952 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 25,482 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 25,173 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2011 20,769 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 18,573 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 12,715 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 12,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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LB06 CMF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LB06 CMF, 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 LB06 CMF?

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What year was LB06 CMF registered?

LB06 CMF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 2006.

Is LB06 CMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB06 CMF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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