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OEJ 452

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,426 mi
Last recorded87,426 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEJ 452
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 87,426 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 86,938 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 86,938 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 85,951 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 82,014 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 78,307 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 74,649 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 74,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 68,665 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 64,763 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 60,184 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 56,320 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 51,943 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 48,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2014 48,644 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 44,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 41,062 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 37,523 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 33,554 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 30,010 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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OEJ 452 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OEJ 452, 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 OEJ 452 registered?

OEJ 452 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 May 2006.

Is OEJ 452 safe to buy?

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