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REB 488

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,651 mi
Last recorded72,651 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREB 488
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 72,651 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 68,543 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 29 Oct 2023 69,428 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2022 69,396 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 64,939 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 64,939 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 62,069 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 59,413 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 59,413 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded axl (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2017 57,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

hight level stop light not worken

Fail 12 May 2017 57,127 miles

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

hight level stop light not worken

Pass 1 Apr 2016 54,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,216 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 47,067 miles

center stop light not connected

Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 39,730 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 34,643 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 29,531 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 29,531 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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REB 488 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 REB 488, 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 REB 488 registered?

REB 488 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is REB 488 safe to buy?

The MOT history for REB 488 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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