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LPM 208

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

87,584 mi
Last recorded87,584 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPM 208
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 87,584 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 86,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch trim damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 86,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch trim damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 82,974 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 78,847 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 75,205 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 69,085 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear service brake efficiency only just met minimal requirements

Pass 30 Nov 2018 64,655 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 60,232 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 55,440 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 50,286 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 44,130 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 39,498 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,450 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 27,457 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 20,922 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 16,394 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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LPM 208 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LPM 208, 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

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What year was LPM 208 registered?

LPM 208 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is LPM 208 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPM 208 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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