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LR06 ZEN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,488 mi
Last recorded76,488 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 ZEN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 17 May 2024 76,488 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 70,191 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 66,847 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 66,758 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 66,732 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 66,059 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 64,764 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 63,580 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 62,892 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 62,066 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 58,913 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,442 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 48,478 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 45,191 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 37,394 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 29,236 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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LR06 ZEN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZEN, 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

How do I check the history of LR06 ZEN?

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What year was LR06 ZEN registered?

LR06 ZEN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 2006.

Is LR06 ZEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR06 ZEN shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR06 ZEN have outstanding finance?

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