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R12 DEF

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

101,713 mi
Last recorded101,713 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 101,713 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 101,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet broken (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 101,158 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 101,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 101,060 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 101,059 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt balljoint boot at steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 93,875 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 93,873 miles

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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,967 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 77,897 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 77,839 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 75,010 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 75,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

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

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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R12 DEF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R12 DEF, 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 R12 DEF registered?

R12 DEF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 2006.

Is R12 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 DEF shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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