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PE06 ZPP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,513 mi
Last recorded102,513 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 ZPP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 102,513 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 102,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 100,602 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced To Rear But No Holes To See Or Cannot Be Made With CAT Tool (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 96,836 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear 1/2 Of Chassis Rusted But No Holes By Hand Or Cat Tool (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 96,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear 1/2 Of Chassis Rusted But No Holes By Hand Or Cat Tool (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 92,024 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 88,305 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust joining flanges corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front brake pipe cant be inspected on top of chassis.

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 881,773 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play pit man arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust joining flanges corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front brake pipe cant be inspected on top of chassis.

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 83,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 83,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 76,631 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 76,631 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 71,355 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 66,101 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 61,163 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 56,367 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 52,733 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,689 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 46,595 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,747 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 34,832 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 34,832 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 26,771 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 ZPP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PE06 ZPP, 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 ZPP registered?

PE06 ZPP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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