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R33 DFD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,805 mi
Last recorded132,805 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 DFD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 132,805 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 129,581 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 125,718 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 125,710 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 120,886 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 111,402 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 111,402 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 102,647 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 94,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 86,974 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 86,855 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jan 2012 79,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 71,604 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 71,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 61,521 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 47,376 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 47,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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R33 DFD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R33 DFD, 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 R33 DFD registered?

R33 DFD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is R33 DFD safe to buy?

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