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RP 34

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,933 mi
Last recorded80,933 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRP 34
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 80,933 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 80,162 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 78,588 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 77,007 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 73,838 miles

center silencer joint heavily corroded

engine oil leaks

rear axel A frame ball joint gaiter split

rear diff oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2022 73,838 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

center silencer joint heavily corroded

engine oil leaks

nearside wiper blade split

rear axel A frame ball joint gaiter split

rear diff oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2021 69,735 miles

both rear panard rod bushes heavily perished

center/rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

oil leaks from gearbox, rear diff, and possible rear main oil seal

Fail 20 Aug 2021 69,735 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear panard rod bushes heavily perished

center/rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

oil leaks from gearbox, rear diff, and possible rear main oil seal

Pass 25 Aug 2020 65,712 miles

both front hub seals leaking slightly

slight play in o/s drop arm ball joint

Pass 23 Aug 2019 61,726 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 61,726 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

both side folding steps heavily corroded

coolant staining around fuel cooler hose

Pass 8 Aug 2018 57,904 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 52,879 miles

oil leaks

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 16 Aug 2016 47,883 miles

Engine oil level overfilled.

Rear shock absorber bushes detached.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,388 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 43,388 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,325 miles

All tyres cracking between tread

Coolant leak around engine

Exhaust rear join corroded

Oil leak around rear differential

Fail 23 Sep 2014 39,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All tyres cracking between tread

Coolant leak around engine

Exhaust rear join corroded

Oil leak around rear differential

Pass 7 Oct 2013 34,346 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,347 miles

Light misting around fuel filter.

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,008 miles

Both front hub seals leaking.

Engine oil leak present.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 23,719 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 23,719 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 17,648 miles

n/s/f swivel end seal slightly leaking

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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RP 34 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RP 34, 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 RP 34 registered?

RP 34 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is RP 34 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RP 34 shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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