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LO04 WHO

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

158,368 mi
Last recorded158,368 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 WHO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 158,368 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 156,835 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 150,002 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 141,092 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 128,512 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 126,731 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 126,731 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 115,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 106,997 miles

advise both rear brake pad pins worn on callipers will require replacement in near future

advise o/s/f hub seal leaking

Fail 14 Mar 2017 99,389 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise n/s/ mirror loose

advise o/s/f seat belt small cuts due door

Pass 12 Oct 2016 97,810 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR AXLE

Pass 7 Oct 2015 89,192 miles

advise to have dip switch inspected may have fault

Pass 14 Oct 2014 71,617 miles

slight oil leak to back axle

Pass 22 Oct 2013 50,049 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 29,110 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,071 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 29,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

slight leak from diff seal

Pass 9 Nov 2011 277,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 27,781 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 21,954 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 21,954 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 15,906 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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LO04 WHO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LO04 WHO, 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 LO04 WHO registered?

LO04 WHO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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