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LV06 TLZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

253,973 mi
Last recorded253,973 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 TLZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 253,973 miles

Nearside Front sepage from swivel hub seal

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/16 c conti cross contact (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear some corrosion to cross member

Pass 12 Mar 2025 245,529 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 245,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 227,978 miles

Offside side step corroded

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

some corrosion rear cross member

Fail 28 Mar 2024 227,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside side step corroded

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

some corrosion rear cross member

Pass 16 Mar 2023 209,365 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 194,960 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 194,960 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 174,206 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))

Rear some corrosion rear cross member

Fail 19 Mar 2021 174,206 miles

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

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

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))

Rear some corrosion rear cross member

Pass 21 Mar 2020 162,254 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))

Offside Rear some corrosion rear cross member

Fail 21 Mar 2020 162,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear some corrosion rear cross member

Pass 25 Mar 2019 148,235 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint weeping

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/80/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 134,499 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing slightly oil coated (2.5.A.1b)

Oil leak engine area ()

Oil leak gearbox/transfer box area ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 124,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing slight oil coated (2.5.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 111,727 miles

both front headlight outputs slightly reduced (dim)

oil level is low

Pass 12 Mar 2015 98,399 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 86,680 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 86,680 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 72,766 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 72,766 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 62,776 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 48,488 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 34,156 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,663 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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LV06 TLZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LV06 TLZ, 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 LV06 TLZ registered?

LV06 TLZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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