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LM06 BVH

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

45,349 mi
Last recorded45,349 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 BVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 45,349 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 45,346 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 43,017 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 42,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 40,852 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 40,844 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 36,402 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 36,396 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 32,472 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 32,468 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres slightly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 27,243 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 27,243 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 22,768 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 20,836 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 20,471 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 17,457 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 16,907 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 14,924 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 12,223 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 11,439 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 10,703 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 100,370 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 7,590 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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LM06 BVH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LM06 BVH, 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 LM06 BVH registered?

LM06 BVH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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The MOT history for LM06 BVH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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