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MRG 1B

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,500 mi
Last recorded33,500 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRG 1B
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 33,500 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 32,863 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 29,363 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 27,458 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 23,118 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 21,068 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 20,648 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 19,183 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 17,628 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,943 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 15,408 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 14,155 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 147,061 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 12,735 miles

slight play steering ball joints

Pass 19 Apr 2011 6,724 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 6,724 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 4,129 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 4,129 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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MRG 1B is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 MRG 1B, 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 MRG 1B registered?

MRG 1B is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 2006.

Is MRG 1B safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRG 1B shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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