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M200 DEF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,812 mi
Last recorded112,812 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 112,812 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 102,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 102,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 98,387 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 92,409 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 88,139 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 88,139 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,643 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 83,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 80,665 miles

rear tyres are cracked and perished on the outer walls due to age

Pass 7 Nov 2018 79,143 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 78,096 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

headlamp securing rings corroded

steering damper bush worn

Fail 15 Nov 2017 78,094 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

headlamp securing rings corroded

steering damper bush worn

Pass 19 Oct 2016 77,161 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish/crack on sidewalls

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

slight wear/play in steering damper bush

Pass 21 Oct 2015 75,019 miles

Offside Front metal brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear tyres perrishing

Fail 21 Oct 2015 75,005 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking fuel leak from engine (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front metal brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode

Rear tyres perrished

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 21 Oct 2014 71,691 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish/crack

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 22 Apr 2014 69,505 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 64,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight play in offside steering damper bush.

Fail 26 Jul 2013 64,204 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight play in offside steering damper bush.

Pass 11 May 2012 52,619 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 46,139 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 46,139 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 28,499 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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M200 DEF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M200 DEF, 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 M200 DEF registered?

M200 DEF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is M200 DEF safe to buy?

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