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M9 VEN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,376 mi
Last recorded81,376 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 VEN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 81,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Bracket corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 81,374 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Bracket corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 75,149 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT SPRINGS N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 68,259 miles

BOTH SIDE STEPS CORRODED N/S O/S

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES N/S O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT SPRINGS N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR SPRING SEATS N/S O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 63,944 miles

BOTH FRONT SWIVEL SEALS WEEPING N/S O/S

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT SPRINGS N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S O/S SIDE STEP CORRODED

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR SPRIND SEAT PLATES N/S O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 60,636 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Front BOTH FRONT SWIVEL SEALS LEAKING

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside SIDE STEP CORRODED

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPES,SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded FILTER HOUSING

Offside SIDE STEP CORRODED

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR LOWER SPRING SEAT PLATES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 55,602 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 55,601 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 53,064 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR MAIN BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 53,064 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR MAIN BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

REAR DOOR STEP CORRODED

Pass 9 Apr 2019 48,113 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front SWIVEL SEAL RETAINER CORRODED AWAY

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT WEEP FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL PINNION SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,224 miles

EXHAUST FLANGES CORODED,NOT LEAKING

SWIVEL SEALS BOTH WEEPING AT FRONT

Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,632 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM JOINTS CORRODED,NOT LEAKING

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened CENTRE ROW SEATS (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS,SURFACE IN POOR CONDITION (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CENTRE BOLT IN CROSSMEMBER CORRODED (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 37,821 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front BOTH FRONT SWIVEL SEALS WEEPING

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT BULBS STARTING TO LOOSE COLOUR (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 35,516 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 35,516 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 32,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 30,260 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,312 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,331 miles

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

steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,202 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 13,542 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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M9 VEN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M9 VEN, 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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M9 VEN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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