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PEG 741

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,850 mi
Last recorded166,850 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEG 741
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 166,850 miles

Offside Front swivel pin housing

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 166,841 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel pin housing

Offside Front swivel pin housing

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 159,878 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 152,817 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 145,404 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 139,916 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 135,212 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 13 Oct 2020 135,212 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 9 Oct 2019 131,330 miles

Offside Rear BUMPSTOP MISSING

Offside Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 123,966 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 116,547 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 108,368 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 98,548 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 86,369 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 77,479 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 77,479 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,113 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,098 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,083 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 58,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 44,815 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 33,566 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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PEG 741 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PEG 741, 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 PEG 741 registered?

PEG 741 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is PEG 741 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEG 741 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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