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PK06 VUM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,012 mi
Last recorded136,012 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK06 VUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 136,012 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 124,857 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 112,162 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 99,312 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 90,468 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside & offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 90,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Service brake excessively fluctuating fluctuation through brake [pedal (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting lower rear cross member also step insecure (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside & offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 85,339 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 85,330 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury both side steps (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel likely to become detached (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,219 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 77,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Wipers do not park correctly (8.3.1d)

Central Statutory seat belt missing Trapped under seat (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2016 73,869 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 73,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure front securing nut (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle row of seats (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 62,223 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 6,223 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 60,731 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,731 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,102 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 58,776 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside registration plate light not working

offside and rear wiper blades split

Fail 8 Mar 2011 58,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside registration plate light not working

offside and rear wiper blades split

Pass 29 Mar 2010 48,552 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,991 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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PK06 VUM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PK06 VUM, 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 PK06 VUM registered?

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

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