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OB06 MUD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,985 mi
Last recorded120,985 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOB06 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 120,985 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 120,835 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Fuel system component leaking at engine (7.2.3)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

breather hose at fuel tank split n/s

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

electrical wiring for add on lights in poor condition

overall brake performance only just met. advise brake system checked

Pass 14 Nov 2015 103,521 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 8,878 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 8,878 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 82,157 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 720,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear foot brake just met limit

Fail 4 Oct 2012 720,623 miles

Centre Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear foot brake just met limit

Pass 4 Oct 2011 62,708 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 62,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 51,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,868 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 43,516 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,516 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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OB06 MUD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OB06 MUD, 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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OB06 MUD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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