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RV06 DZX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,355 mi
Last recorded61,355 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 61,355 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 59,348 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 59,348 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 57,259 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 55,831 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 54,090 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 54,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 52,262 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 52,262 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 51,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 48,289 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 35,341 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 35,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 34,116 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 28,881 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 24,546 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

slight oil leak from both outer drivershaft oil seals

Pass 16 Oct 2014 24,546 miles

slight oil leak from both outer drivershaft oil seals

Pass 28 Oct 2013 21,840 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 18,830 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 15,719 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 12,288 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 8,718 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 5,062 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 DZX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RV06 DZX, 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 DZX registered?

RV06 DZX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is RV06 DZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV06 DZX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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