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PEP 502

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

134,254 mi
Last recorded134,254 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEP 502
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 134,254 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 128,186 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 128,186 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 118,607 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 110,848 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 102,239 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 91,248 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 82,736 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 70,854 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 58,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 53,937 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,558 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,484 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,092 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 27,187 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,130 miles

bolt missing from fuel tank undertray

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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PEP 502 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PEP 502, 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 PEP 502 registered?

PEP 502 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is PEP 502 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEP 502 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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