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N90 LRV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,714 mi
Last recorded144,714 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN90 LRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 144,714 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 139,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin please keep checked or renew (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 133,406 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 128,871 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 128,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture CHAFFING ON COIL MOUNT (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 128,178 miles

Front Both front swivel seals leaking

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

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

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

Vehicle unersealed

Fail 24 Sep 2021 128,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Both front swivel seals leaking

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

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

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

Vehicle unersealed

Pass 2 Oct 2020 126,790 miles

Rear axle swivel pin housing boot split

Fail 2 Oct 2020 126,789 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear axle swivel pin housing boot split

Pass 27 Mar 2019 120,212 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 120,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 113,694 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 112,928 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 111,872 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 111,871 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Semaphore indicator switch faulty not working (1.4.C.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 110,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 104,913 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 104,913 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 91,665 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 78,650 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 67,407 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 53,457 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 35,655 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N90 LRV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N90 LRV, 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 N90 LRV registered?

N90 LRV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is N90 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N90 LRV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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