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P88 LBP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,997 mi
Last recorded117,997 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 LBP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 117,997 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 117,910 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 115,696 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 112,636 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 112,975 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 109,523 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 105,285 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 102,558 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 97,459 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 97,459 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 93,328 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front swivel hubs leeking.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rears. (3.5.1i)

corrosion to exhaust.

moderate corrosion to both front to rear rigid brake plpes.

Fail 26 Apr 2018 93,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Stop lamp not working center. (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play off steering drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front swivel hubs leeking.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rears. (3.5.1i)

corrosion to exhaust.

moderate corrosion to both front to rear rigid brake plpes.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 85,440 miles

Oil leak engine /front diff. /rear diff. ()

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened n/s/f. o/s/f. n/s/r.o/s/r.............. (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front swivel hubs / slight leak.

moderate corrosion to exhaust.

side steps corroded /underside.

Fail 12 Apr 2017 85,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel flexi hose to caliper. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel ,flexi hose to caliper. (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wire for camera. (8.3.1e)

Oil leak engine /front diff. /rear diff. ()

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened n/s/f. o/s/f. n/s/r.o/s/r.............. (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front swivel hubs / slight leak.

moderate corrosion to exhaust.

power steering fluid on minimum.

side steps corroded /underside.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 78,554 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both front outer,both center outer. (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play off steering box drop arm. (2.2.B.1f)

both front swivel hubs leaking slight.

corrosion to exhaust.

moderate corrosion to other underside brake pipes.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 78,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' camera unit./ obsolete tax holder. (8.3.1e)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both front outer,both center outer. (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play off steering box drop arm. (2.2.B.1f)

both front swivel hubs leaking slight.

corrosion to exhaust.

moderate corrosion to other underside brake pipes.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 71,734 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 71,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 64,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front swivel hubs leaking.

corrosion to exhaust

moderate corrosin to underside brake pipes.

Fail 28 Apr 2014 64,925 miles

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

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front swivel hubs leaking.

corrosion to exhaust

moderate corrosin to underside brake pipes.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 58,173 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

general corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,511 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 50,511 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,961 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,550 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,643 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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P88 LBP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P88 LBP, 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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P88 LBP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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