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PE06 LMV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,199 mi
Last recorded152,199 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 LMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 152,199 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 152,191 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached idlearm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 147,883 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 144,244 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 144,244 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 141,260 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 138,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 135,174 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 129,813 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 113,908 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 99,373 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 83,133 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 69,465 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 59,111 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,967 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 42,053 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 LMV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LMV, 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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What year was PE06 LMV registered?

PE06 LMV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 2006.

Is PE06 LMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE06 LMV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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