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MH04 FOX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

63,808 mi
Last recorded63,808 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 FOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 63,808 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pie slightly pitted over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play i prop shaft u/joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 62,889 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 62,880 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tow bar support section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 61,323 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 61,323 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 58,501 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 58,501 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 55,556 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 55,556 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 52,895 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 49,117 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 49,117 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 46,323 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 46,323 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,017 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 39,597 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 39,597 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,674 miles

front tractor joints wet

slight play in both rear shock bushes

Fail 9 Aug 2010 30,281 miles

Both front swivel housings have a slight oil weep

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 30,281 miles

Both front swivel housings have a slight oil weep

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

Pass 1 May 2009 23,131 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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MH04 FOX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MH04 FOX, 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 MH04 FOX registered?

MH04 FOX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 2006.

Is MH04 FOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH04 FOX shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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