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P9 BCD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,129 mi
Last recorded95,129 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 BCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 95,129 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 94,534 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 93,856 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 93,328 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 92,945 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 92,423 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 90,727 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 88,808 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 83,417 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 79,966 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 76,335 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 70,165 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 63,646 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 56,189 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,929 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,783 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,101 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 31,431 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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P9 BCD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P9 BCD, 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 P9 BCD registered?

P9 BCD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is P9 BCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P9 BCD shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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