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RA06 BTY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,423 mi
Last recorded172,423 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 BTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 172,423 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 172,418 miles

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers do not auto park (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of the 2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Half shaft leaking

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear of the 2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Half shaft leaking

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 163,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 163,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 156,744 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

n/s and o/s steps corroed

Fail 8 Apr 2024 156,737 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r and n/s/r outriggers at rear seat belt lower mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r radius bushes heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s side steps heavily corroded could collapse in use

Pass 20 Mar 2023 150,719 miles

o/s and n/s side step bars corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2023 150,719 miles

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

o/s and n/s side step bars corroded

slight leak at o/s/f trackter housing seal

Pass 24 Mar 2022 148,127 miles

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

front and rear diff pinion seals leaking

o/s/f tractor housing seal leak

rear lateral bar bushes perished

Fail 23 Mar 2022 148,126 miles

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

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

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

front and rear diff pinion seals leaking

o/s/f tractor housing seal leak

rear lateral bar bushes perished

Pass 14 Apr 2021 137,725 miles

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

o/s/f tractor housing seal leak

o/s/r and n/s/r lateral bar bushes deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2021 137,697 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/f tractor housing seal leak

o/s/r and n/s/r lateral bar bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2020 127,267 miles

Front diff pinion leaking

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 127,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault and traction control light on (1.6 (b))

Front diff pinion leaking

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 117,524 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 117,521 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 108,721 miles

Bad engine oil / fuel leak on vehicle

Front Diff pinion seal damp

Rear tyres perished on side wall

Fail 26 Feb 2018 108,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Bad engine oil / fuel leak on vehicle

Front Diff pinion seal damp

Rear tyres perished on side wall

Pass 1 Mar 2017 98,765 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre had small cracks in the side walls, (age).

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre had small cracks in the side walls, (age).

Offside Front Indicator light has condensation in it, working ok.

Offside Front Tyre had small cracks in the side walls, (age).

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre had small cracks in the side walls, (age).

Oil leak from engine. ()

Removed item from screen.

Very slight leak from front axle pinion seal.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 89,493 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Slight leak from swivel seal.

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Slight leak from swivel seal.

Offside Front water/condensation in light unit, working ok.

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Small oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Feb 2015 83,265 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

dampness around fuel filler neck

n/s/r lower shockabsorber loose

steering box drop arm ball joint rubber boot perished

Pass 24 Feb 2014 75,851 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,963 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 69,961 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front wiper blades split

Pass 19 Mar 2012 66,472 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 62,261 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 62,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 57,421 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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RA06 BTY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RA06 BTY, 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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RA06 BTY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 July 2006.

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