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MR 4

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,819 mi
Last recorded88,819 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR 4
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 88,819 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 88,819 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 84,612 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 80,712 miles

Intermediate drop arm modified, but not inappropriately Steering drop arm ball joint slightly worn (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 78,116 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 74,354 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 72,162 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 70,075 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 66,747 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 64,971 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 61,773 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 59,285 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 54,181 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 48,312 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,922 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 36,038 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 15,296 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,433 miles

High level stop lamp is fitted but not working.

Replacement rear number plate has been fitted over the original.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 19,433 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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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MR 4 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MR 4, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MR 4 registered?

MR 4 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is MR 4 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR 4 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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