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P12 DEF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,997 mi
Last recorded165,997 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 165,997 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel housing has a slight leak

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides, upper and lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 165,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel housing has a slight leak

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides, upper and lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 163,773 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 157,077 miles

All tyres perished

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded and pads thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid level low

N/S/R side light dim

Fail 17 Aug 2023 157,077 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All tyres perished

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded and pads thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid level low

N/S/R side light dim

Pass 18 Aug 2022 156,589 miles

All brake discs corroded

All tyres perished

Brake fluid low

Exhaust corroded/leaking gas

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 155,900 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Crossmember Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 154,447 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Both front swivel housings slightly leaking grease

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment Slight brake pedal travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side upper and lower bushes slightly perished (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 154,447 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Both front swivel housings slightly leaking grease

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment Slight brake pedal travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side upper and lower bushes slightly perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 152,221 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 152,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 138,995 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 133,176 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 133,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 128,155 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 128,153 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 124,434 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2014 124,434 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 110,802 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 93,236 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 93,236 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 79,279 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 64,028 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,907 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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P12 DEF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P12 DEF, 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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P12 DEF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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