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PL06 FPF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,576 mi
Last recorded133,576 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 FPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 133,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer hub sphere starting to corroded and pit on surface

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track bar end balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member under rear door/end of chassis rotten nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play balljoint by steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis been under sealed but visible areas all over of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 133,560 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track bar ball joint gator insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer hub sphere starting to corroded and pit on surface

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track bar end balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member under rear door/end of chassis rotten nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play balljoint by steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis been under sealed but visible areas all over of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 131,753 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 131,507 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 131,152 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 126,683 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 126,683 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 119,714 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 111,299 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion Cross member. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Wiper blades worn - unable to test due to no water to screen - advise replace wipers.

Fail 22 Aug 2017 111,299 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion Cross member. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Wiper blades worn - unable to test due to no water to screen - advise replace wipers.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 106,185 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 106,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 104,551 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 97,946 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 89,684 miles

Neaside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 77,584 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 60,278 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,426 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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PL06 FPF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PL06 FPF, 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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PL06 FPF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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