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RT04 DEF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,416 mi
Last recorded86,416 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT04 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 86,416 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 84,932 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corrosion on flanges

Pass 8 Aug 2024 83,106 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 83,103 miles

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 81,529 miles

Front axle corroded.

Rear anti rollbar inner bush brackets corroded.

Rear axle corroded.

Rear cross member corroded.

Pass 7 Jul 2022 80,556 miles

Front axle corroded.

Rear anti roll bar inner brackets corroded.

Rear axle corroded

Rear crossmember corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2021 79,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front number plate dameaged.

Fail 4 Aug 2021 79,115 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting tube broken away from vehicle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front number plate dameaged.

Pass 28 Jul 2020 77,949 miles

Both side bars corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe going to brake caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front number plate slightly damaged.

Fail 28 Jul 2020 77,949 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Both side bars corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe going to brake caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front number plate slightly damaged.

Pass 9 Nov 2018 75,769 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 74,739 miles

both front and rear brake pads worn

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2016 69,484 miles

Oil leak engine

Pass 2 Sep 2015 67,519 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 64,092 miles

rear number plate slightly obscured by ladder rack

Pass 18 Sep 2013 52,728 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2012 38,230 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre showing signs of slight perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 24 Sep 2011 26,581 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 17,376 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 99,145 miles

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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RT04 DEF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RT04 DEF, 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 RT04 DEF registered?

RT04 DEF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is RT04 DEF safe to buy?

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