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RO06 ODB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,701 mi
Last recorded69,701 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 ODB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 69,701 miles

Brake pipe servo slightly chafed

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre valve stem deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2017 68,215 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 68,215 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 65,981 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2016 65,975 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 63,714 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 63,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 60,794 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 58,490 miles

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)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 58,487 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,031 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2011 33,504 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 21,954 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 21,954 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 14,014 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 14,014 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RO06 ODB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RO06 ODB, 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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RO06 ODB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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