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LF06 FRU

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,302 mi
Last recorded25,302 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 FRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 25,302 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 24,911 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 24,376 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 23,733 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 23,355 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 23,115 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 22,908 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 22,278 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 21,685 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Jun 2015 20,986 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 20,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 20,255 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 20,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 19,355 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 18,300 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 17,191 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear wiring loom hanging on exhaust & melting through

Pass 17 Mar 2010 16,419 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,085 miles

this landrover has been highly modified lots of body parts missing

Fail 27 Apr 2009 15,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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LF06 FRU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF06 FRU, 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 LF06 FRU registered?

LF06 FRU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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