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PK06 OTL

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,738 mi
Last recorded134,738 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK06 OTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 134,738 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 134,455 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 133,692 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 133,691 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 132,676 miles

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 132,676 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 131,819 miles

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

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 18 Nov 2020 130,594 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 125,549 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 125,443 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 124,881 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 123,868 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 121,123 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 121,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 120,821 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 105,009 miles

rear seat / belts not tested as in the stowed position

Fail 16 Jul 2013 105,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear seat / belts not tested as in the stowed position

Pass 9 Jul 2012 90,779 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 78,549 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 64,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 49,141 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 49,141 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,708 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 46,708 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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PK06 OTL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK06 OTL, 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 PK06 OTL registered?

PK06 OTL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is PK06 OTL safe to buy?

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