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MEZ 8397

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,991 mi
Last recorded94,991 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEZ 8397
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 94,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 93,470 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 91,168 miles

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 88,124 miles

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

signs of fuel leak put none visible

Fail 27 Mar 2023 88,103 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 86,079 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake pipes corroded

both front swivels slightly leaking

steering damper has play in bush

Fail 22 Mar 2022 86,050 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake pipes corroded

both front swivels slightly leaking

steering damper has play in bush

Pass 3 Mar 2021 82,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess leaking oil (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 76,986 miles

Front BOTH SIDES HUB SEALS LEAKING.

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 76,978 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front BOTH SIDES HUB SEALS LEAKING.

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 70,224 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 70,224 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 62,737 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 57,141 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 57,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,093 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,123 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 42,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 42,393 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,940 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 37,940 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,210 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,317 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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MEZ 8397 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 MEZ 8397, 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 MEZ 8397 registered?

MEZ 8397 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is MEZ 8397 safe to buy?

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