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MF05 DEF

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

68,962 mi
Last recorded68,962 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 68,962 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 68,671 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 68,671 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 67,227 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 67,227 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 65,207 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 64,065 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 64,043 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 62,301 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 24 Jan 2020 58,897 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 52,307 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 45,472 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 43,864 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 41,708 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 36,323 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 36,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 33,885 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 29,040 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 25,202 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 22,287 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 19,940 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 19,080 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 15,968 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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MF05 DEF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MF05 DEF, 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 MF05 DEF registered?

MF05 DEF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is MF05 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 DEF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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