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RE06 AVC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

136,945 mi
Last recorded136,945 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 AVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 136,945 miles

All tyre valve stems perished

Both front brake caliper brake pipes slightly damaged

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearings noisy

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 136,945 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

All tyre valve stems perished

Both front brake caliper brake pipes slightly damaged

Coolant leak

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearings noisy

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 119,606 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 119,606 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 102,497 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 102,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 84,072 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 67,397 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 67,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2009 50,984 miles

Offside rear tyre cut but not to the cords/ply.

Fail 7 May 2009 50,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear tyre cut but not to the cords/ply.

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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RE06 AVC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RE06 AVC, 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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RE06 AVC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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