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N700 DEF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,420 mi
Last recorded81,420 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN700 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 81,420 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 81,420 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 77,396 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 74,519 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 74,518 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front hub seal

Offside Front hub seal

steering dampening bush slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2022 70,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside hub swivel joint weeping

Offside Front hub swivel joint weeping

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 69,709 miles

Nearside Front hub swivel leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85r16c 120/116 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front hub swivel leaking

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 69,709 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub swivel leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85r16c 120/116 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front hub swivel leaking

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 69,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front hub swivel leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85r16c 120/116 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front hub swivel leaking

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 68,781 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front hub swivel leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85r16c 120/116 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front hub swivel leaking

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 67,910 miles

Both front hub swivels leaking

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 66,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 65,186 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 63,738 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,633 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 57,283 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 54,209 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 49,586 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 43,286 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 36,595 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 28,011 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 19,921 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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N700 DEF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N700 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N700 DEF?

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What year was N700 DEF registered?

N700 DEF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is N700 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N700 DEF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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