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RV06 EBM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,595 mi
Last recorded114,595 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 EBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 114,595 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 114,595 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 109,687 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 104,847 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 100,491 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 98,886 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 98,886 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 90,237 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 85,514 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 79,046 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 79,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 71,959 miles

Both sides rear tyres are perished

Brake pipes corroded

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Steering damper mount rubber slightly play

Pass 27 Feb 2017 62,694 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 55,597 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 49,051 miles

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

slight play in steering damper mounting rubber

Pass 4 Feb 2014 42,170 miles

brake pedal rubber split

offside front tyre low inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2014 42,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber split

offside front tyre low inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2013 35,839 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 35,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front hub signs of grease

Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,417 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 30,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber starting to split

offside front drive/ hub starting to lose grease

Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,254 miles

offside front sidelight lense missing

steering damper has movement at its fixings

Fail 23 Feb 2011 26,254 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front sidelight lense missing

steering damper has movement at its fixings

Pass 11 Mar 2010 21,980 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,062 miles

front number plate damaged

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 EBM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EBM, 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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RV06 EBM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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