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RV06 DZT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,423 mi
Last recorded155,423 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 DZT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 155,423 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 155,423 miles

Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 136,290 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 136,290 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 118,489 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 118,489 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 95,853 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 95,853 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2010 75,452 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 55,357 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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RV06 DZT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RV06 DZT, 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 RV06 DZT registered?

RV06 DZT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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