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OSK 268

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,215 mi
Last recorded68,215 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSK 268
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 68,215 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in all tyres. All tyres at least 12 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 67,773 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 66,607 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame, Diff support arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 64,954 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear diff top mount ball joint boot starting to split

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All tyres have cuts, no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 63,773 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 62,991 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 62,109 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 61,941 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 61,691 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 61,285 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust centre to rear pipe joint rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2015 60,370 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

exhaust centre to rear pipe joint rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2014 58,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,060 miles

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

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

off side front hub seal damp

Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,804 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 52,874 miles

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

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

front mounted "defender bull bar" poorly secured - top fixings loose

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit/wear bars

rear fuel filter casing slightly corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2011 52,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

front mounted "defender bull bar" poorly secured - top fixings loose

nearside front mudflap not fitted

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit/wear bars

rear fuel filter casing slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 49,842 miles

drivers belt in poor condition

Fail 25 May 2011 49,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers belt in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2010 41,893 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 41,890 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 33,913 miles

Cam cover gaskit has a small leak at rear,

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,913 miles

Cam cover gaskit has a small leak at rear,

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OSK 268 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OSK 268, 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 OSK 268 registered?

OSK 268 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is OSK 268 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSK 268 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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