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LR06 LBL

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,092 mi
Last recorded179,092 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 LBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 179,092 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front tyre wearing low in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 165,480 miles

steering drop arm joint rubber boot splitting and has slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2023 151,842 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 151,553 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 136,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 123,642 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 113,095 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 102,413 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 86,423 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 69,111 miles

off side and near side front tyres wearing close to limits in places.

Pass 17 Dec 2016 58,775 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 58,456 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 40,607 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 40,398 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 39,670 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 37,089 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 35,410 miles

Middle box and rear pipe on exhaust sytem corroded slightly

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2012 35,410 miles

Middle box and rear pipe on exhaust sytem corroded slightly

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 33,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,402 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 28,076 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 28,076 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,789 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 22,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S Rear Tyre Inner Sidewall Slight Bulge.

O/S Front Tyre Inner Sidewall Bulge.

O/S Rear Tyre inner Sidewall Slight Bu lge.

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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LR06 LBL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR06 LBL, 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 LR06 LBL registered?

LR06 LBL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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