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RO03 OUT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

343,808 mi
Last recorded343,808 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 OUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 343,808 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 325,575 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and slight leek (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded in parts

Fail 7 Aug 2025 324,916 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER & FUEL BLOCK (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BOTH REAR LOWER (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn AND LEAK (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 303,865 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 303,865 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 285,571 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 285,565 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel block (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 279,625 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test center and o/s rear

Fail 24 Feb 2022 279,616 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test center and o/s rear

Pass 28 Oct 2020 266,175 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2020 266,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2019 252,330 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2019 252,228 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2018 238,565 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 225,561 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 209,351 miles

Ball joint has slight play droparm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 209,351 miles

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Ball joint has slight play droparm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 195,488 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 195,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

some rust in brake pipes. some wear in various suspension bushes. wear in rear seat supports.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 171,621 miles

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

some wear in steering box. wear in front axle suspension bushes. wear in pedal rubber.

Fail 18 Jun 2014 171,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

some wear in steering box. wear in front axle suspension bushes. wear in pedal rubber.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 147,567 miles

advise centre stop light not working

Fail 28 Jun 2013 147,567 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise centre stop light not working

Pass 18 Feb 2012 132,627 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

boot seats folded (belts not tested)

n/s/f tyre has slight wear on outer edge

oil leak from front of engine

slight weep from n/s/f swivel housing

Fail 6 Feb 2012 131,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

boot seats folded (belts not tested)

child seats fitted to rear seats not allowing full inspection

n/s/f tyre has slight wear on outer edge

oil leak from front of engine

slight weep from n/s/f swivel housing

Pass 12 Feb 2011 102,150 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 102,136 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 76,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 47,644 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/f hub seal damp

oil leak on rear diff

slight wear in rear lower shock bushes

Fail 31 Dec 2008 47,644 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front pads getting low

n/s/f hub seal damp

oil leak on rear diff

slight wear in rear lower shock bushes

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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RO03 OUT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 RO03 OUT, 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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RO03 OUT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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