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PE06 CHN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,525 mi
Last recorded67,525 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 CHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 67,525 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 66,321 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 64,955 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 63,969 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 63,170 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 61,247 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 59,972 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 57,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 53,326 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 51,825 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 51,825 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,891 miles

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

all tyres cracked

nearside side step corroded away

Pass 25 Feb 2015 47,426 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 42,653 miles

slight fluffing on both front seatbelts

Pass 8 Mar 2013 37,009 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,549 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 29,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,077 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 25,134 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 21,331 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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PE06 CHN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PE06 CHN, 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 PE06 CHN registered?

PE06 CHN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is PE06 CHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE06 CHN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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