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OIL 6824

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,185 mi
Last recorded58,185 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 6824
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 58,185 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 56,367 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 52,430 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 52,425 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 49,764 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 46,265 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 44,016 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine/gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff input seal slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 41,616 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 38,797 miles

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

Steering damper has slight play in bush

Fail 5 Oct 2018 38,797 miles

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

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

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

Steering damper has slight play in bush

Pass 3 Oct 2016 32,974 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,865 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 26,092 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,235 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 20,881 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 20,855 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 18,833 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 14,948 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 10,523 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 10,523 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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OIL 6824 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,492cc 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 OIL 6824, 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 OIL 6824 registered?

OIL 6824 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is OIL 6824 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 6824 shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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