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RE06 AWR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

164,708 mi
Last recorded164,708 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 AWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 164,708 miles

all front metal brake pipes, offside rear metal brake pipe and front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

centre and rear crossmembers starting to rust

centre to rear exhaust slight leak

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front and rear suspension trailing arms rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

Pass 8 May 2019 160,411 miles

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front metal brake pipes, offside rear metal brake pipe and front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

front suspension trailing arms rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

offside front hub slightly damp

Pass 11 May 2018 151,326 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 147,198 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 145,576 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 141,692 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 134,327 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f hub seal leaking

Fail 20 May 2014 134,272 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 15 May 2013 126,848 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 115,095 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 93,730 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 67,334 miles

o/s/f n/s/f seat belts marked

Pass 8 May 2009 43,106 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)

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 AWR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RE06 AWR, 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 RE06 AWR registered?

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

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