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MV06 EKU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,186 mi
Last recorded112,186 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 EKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 112,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Step corroded

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 111,065 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 111,031 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 110,955 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 108,980 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 106,883 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - to - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - to - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 103,791 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 100,112 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 96,283 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 96,161 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 86,671 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 80,353 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 72,306 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 72,306 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 65,056 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 58,576 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,689 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 36,086 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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MV06 EKU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MV06 EKU, 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 MV06 EKU registered?

MV06 EKU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is MV06 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV06 EKU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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