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M11 TFD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

119,530 mi
Last recorded119,530 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 TFD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 119,530 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 116,350 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 110,781 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 110,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 106,271 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 106,259 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2021 104,495 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 104,495 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking Offside of engine (fuel block area) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose drag link end (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2020 102,125 miles

Front BOTH MUDFLAPS INSECURE

Front MINOR LEAK FROM FRONT DIFF SEAL

Offside Front SLIGHT LEAK ON HUBSEAL

Pass 29 Jul 2019 100,899 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged Nearside and Offside front, Offside rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

steering damper bush worn

Fail 29 Jul 2019 100,899 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged Nearside and Offside front, Offside rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

steering damper bush worn

Pass 4 Jul 2018 98,554 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 98,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear prop, rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 97,365 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 97,365 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 6 Jul 2016 92,655 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

Fail 6 Jul 2016 92,655 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 1 Jul 2015 87,419 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 87,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 85,041 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 79,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE MUDDY

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills have guards on

Fail 11 Jul 2013 79,692 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE MUDDY

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills have guards on

Pass 13 Jul 2012 77,438 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 77,438 miles

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 731,345 miles

front windows tinted

Pass 5 Jul 2010 66,619 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear brake discs pitted

tinted windows

Pass 15 Jul 2009 58,066 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

park brake may require ajustment

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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M11 TFD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 M11 TFD, 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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M11 TFD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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