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R99 COW

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

70,489 mi
Last recorded70,489 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 COW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 70,489 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 70,394 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 70,200 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 69,092 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 68,978 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 67,301 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 67,101 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 65,950 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 65,619 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 64,511 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 64,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 63,047 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 61,063 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 59,696 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 61,959 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 46,956 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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R99 COW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R99 COW, 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 R99 COW?

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What year was R99 COW registered?

R99 COW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 2006.

Is R99 COW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R99 COW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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