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M29 HUE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,645 mi
Last recorded68,645 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 HUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 68,645 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Sep 2024 67,611 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 66,730 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 64,877 miles

centre stop light not working

offside and nearside front hub seals slight leaking

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2021 63,524 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 61,035 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 58,566 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 58,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 56,865 miles

Steering damper lower bush has slight wear/play

Fail 20 Mar 2018 56,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper lower bush has slight wear/play

Pass 21 Feb 2017 54,396 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Outer track rod end BEHIND axle - advise replacement (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 50,184 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 44,861 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 35,277 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 35,277 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 27,718 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 27,714 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,398 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 18,426 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 12,322 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 4,760 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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M29 HUE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M29 HUE, 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

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What year was M29 HUE registered?

M29 HUE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is M29 HUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M29 HUE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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