CarVerify

Free Car Check

R100 LUD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,145 mi
Last recorded66,145 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 LUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 66,145 miles

underside generally corroded

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both headlights cloudy

Fail 25 Feb 2026 66,121 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended both seats (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both headlights cloudy

underside generally corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2025 65,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2024 64,141 miles

both headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 1 Mar 2023 62,766 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 61,777 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both headlights cloudy

Fail 2 Mar 2022 61,777 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both headlights cloudy

Pass 24 Feb 2021 60,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both headlights cloudy

Fail 22 Feb 2021 60,010 miles

Fuel system component leaking regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both deteriorated not affecting view (3.4 (b) (i))

both headlights cloudy

Pass 20 Feb 2020 59,222 miles

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

both headlights cloudy

Fail 19 Feb 2020 59,222 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

both headlights cloudy

Pass 25 Feb 2019 58,209 miles

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

Front headlights cloudy

Fail 22 Feb 2019 58,209 miles

Nearside Drag link 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 Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel regulator (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front headlights cloudy

Pass 28 Feb 2018 56,725 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 56,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush o/s and n/s rear lower (2.7.4)

All tyres perished

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,959 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all brake pipes greased

all tyres slightly perished

headlight lenses cloudy

Fail 28 Feb 2017 53,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure drop link loose (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all brake pipes greased

all tyres slightly perished

headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 26 Feb 2016 51,651 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 51,651 miles

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

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

Offside wiper blade split but not effecting drivers view

Pass 2 Mar 2015 49,881 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,678 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 46,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 44,158 miles

n/s wiper rubber deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,093 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 39,754 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,071 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 29,303 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R100 LUD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R100 LUD, 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

How do I check the history of R100 LUD?

You can check the full history of R100 LUD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R100 LUD registered?

R100 LUD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 January 2006.

Is R100 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R100 LUD shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R100 LUD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R100 LUD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.