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R77 LAY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,303 mi
Last recorded83,303 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 LAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 83,303 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 82,616 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 81,463 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 79,029 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 76,461 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 72,967 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel slight leak

Fail 16 Dec 2020 72,954 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front axle swivel slight leak

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 69,731 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 66,623 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 63,611 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 61,102 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,155 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 54,645 miles

Rear Passenger seat stowage position not lockable.

Fail 23 Jun 2014 54,645 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Passenger seat stowage position not lockable.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,277 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,073 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,203 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

O,S,F seat runner's have free play in quick release pin's

O,S,R lower shock-absorber bush is pinched in cup, but has no movement

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 36,438 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 34,020 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 34,020 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R77 LAY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R77 LAY, 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

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What year was R77 LAY registered?

R77 LAY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is R77 LAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R77 LAY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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