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M44 UTE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,670 mi
Last recorded158,670 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 UTE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 158,670 miles

front track rod end boots pin holed

Pass 1 Nov 2024 149,690 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 140,549 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 140,515 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 140,003 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 139,707 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 139,401 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 139,310 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 135,962 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 128,314 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 110,695 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 110,695 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 92,222 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 92,221 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 79,059 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 79,059 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 68,637 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 55,743 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight oil seepage from O/S/F suspension unit

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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M44 UTE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M44 UTE, 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 M44 UTE registered?

M44 UTE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 July 2006.

Is M44 UTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M44 UTE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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