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M20 MGB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,371 mi
Last recorded101,371 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 MGB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 101,371 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear both side /stop lamp lens colour deteriorating

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 95,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear side lamp lens deteriorating

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2017 86,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres getting low

both headlamp lens damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2017 86,523 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres getting low

both headlamp lens damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2016 77,386 miles

both headlamps damaged

rear propshaft U;J; worn

tyres worn unevenly

Fail 13 Sep 2016 77,386 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both headlamps damaged

rear propshaft U;J; worn

tyres worn unevenly

Pass 19 Sep 2015 65,966 miles

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

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

both front headlamp lens damaged

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Fail 17 Sep 2015 65,887 miles

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

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

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

both front headlamp lens damaged

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Pass 15 Sep 2014 54,169 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Sep 2013 42,203 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside headlamp lens cracked

steering box drag ling joints slight play both ends

Fail 13 Sep 2013 42,203 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside headlamp lens cracked

steering box drag ling joints slight play both ends

Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,929 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 27,459 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 20,190 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,885 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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M20 MGB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M20 MGB, 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 M20 MGB registered?

M20 MGB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is M20 MGB safe to buy?

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