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LC06 BNV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,196 mi
Last recorded93,196 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 BNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 93,196 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 92,324 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle top joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 91,540 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 89,868 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 89,283 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 89,137 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 89,128 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 88,878 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 88,165 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 87,912 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 87,748 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 87,229 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 86,313 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 86,313 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 75,401 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 62,584 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,918 miles

front and rear brake pipes greased not alowing a full inspection

Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,225 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 29,169 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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LC06 BNV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LC06 BNV, 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 LC06 BNV registered?

LC06 BNV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is LC06 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC06 BNV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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