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OO04 MSL

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,982 mi
Last recorded172,982 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO04 MSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 172,982 miles

Central Front Steering damper has play

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 161,932 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 161,893 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2022 151,441 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 142,598 miles

LED headlamps fitted

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

ladder behind rear number plate but not obscuring plate

Fail 4 Aug 2021 142,598 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

LED headlamps fitted

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

ladder behind rear number plate but not obscuring plate

Pass 27 Jul 2020 127,960 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 127,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2019 116,086 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 105,044 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 96,883 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 96,883 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 May 2016 87,686 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt coming off steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre has cuts in the outer side wall

Pass 15 Aug 2014 81,412 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 71,347 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 71,347 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 61,527 miles

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from offside front hub seal

Fail 10 May 2012 61,513 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Slight oil leak from offside front hub seal

Pass 1 Jun 2011 51,182 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 39,784 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,266 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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OO04 MSL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OO04 MSL, 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 OO04 MSL registered?

OO04 MSL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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